Time to Pivot, Again (A BIG Announcement!)

Time to Pivot, Again (A BIG Announcement!)

Jun 7, 2018 | Diary | 0 comments

Moving forces change, which is what I learned by moving to Chicago two years ago.  The only thing that was the same was the way my Costco looked.  Everything else – grocery stores to banks to routes to transportation to parking (parking is stressful in itself in...
Bearings

Bearings

Jan 12, 2017 | Diary, Ministry, Worship | 4 comments

Even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.- Mark 8:28 (NRSV)   I realize that I haven’t been completely transparent in my updates with all of you, and for that I am sorry.  So much has happened in the past few months.  We moved from our beloved town of...

Why I’m Feeling Advent Like Never Before

Dec 23, 2014 | Diary | 0 comments

“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” – John 1:9 I didn’t know about Advent until 8 years ago when I heard about my new church at the time making advent wreaths.  I’m guessing I’m not alone in this, especially if...

Gearing UP…

Sep 22, 2014 | Diary, Worship | 6 comments

Today I prepare to lead worship at the Christian Community Development Association Conference.  It’s going to be a busy week.  I’ll be: 1) singing, 2) leading, 3) playing keyboard 2, 4) presenting a workshop on Worship and Reconciliation, 5) representing...

Input vs. Output

Dec 19, 2013 | Diary, Worship | 0 comments

The past few weeks have been incredibly stressful, and I have been overwhelmed with feelings of incompetence.  I was questioning everything I was and everything I was meant to do.  Since I am a person who tends to avoid feeling pain, I distanced myself from anything...