She moved more slowly, or maybe more awkwardly than you remember. As she walked across the room, you noticed a hesitancy, a wobble, a strange hitch to her step. Is that a limp you've never seen before? Her speech seemed a little slower, a little slurred, a little less distinct than last time you heard her. And then she strangely called the local grocery store by the wrong name, and … [Read more...]
Breastplate of St. Seminary
November 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Prayers with me, Reading before me, Homework behind me, Reflection in me, Paper writing beneath me, Theology discussion above me, Iced tea on my right, Diet coke on my left, Rest when I lie down, Cohort community when I sit down, Coffee when I arise, Gratitude in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Personal growth in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Ministry … [Read more...]
Relying on God
February 24, 2011 By 4 Comments
It started last night. The sniffles, chills, achy, exhausted feeling. It continued into today, despite sleeping in and taking a three hour nap. Ear ache, headache and really sore throat. Sure, my seminary face-to-face classes are done, but I'm supposed to speak tomorrow at a women's event. It's something that's been planned since last fall. And I'm thrilled to have the … [Read more...]
