Category: Confessions

Confessions Pastoring Spiritual Formation

Why we do church

Following Jesus is about so much more than checking a “Christian” box on a survey. It’s even more than about going to church on Sunday (*gasp*). I believe following Jesus means living like Jesus: seeking to be prayer-filled, rooted in Scripture, holy in lifestyle, Spirit-empowered, and social-justice oriented in the midst of living out our […]

Confessions

Grappling with Grief

Why is grief so weird? Why is it so surprising? There are times in life when I have been prepared for the tears. I’ve sat at the bedside of a grandparent, knowing the end is near. I’ve walked into the funeral home anticipating the open casket and that time-stands-still moment of walking slowly past to […]

Confessions

Good Night, Dear Heart

As I look at my calendar for today, I see an appointment with my spiritual director. I’ll keep space for you, Sister Carol, as you always did for me. In the wake of her sudden death, my heart finds a sweet, sorrowful comfort in the words of “Good Night, Dear Heart,” a song that encapsulates […]

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