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At a consultation with a church session (governing board) a couple of weeks ago, I was asked about the end times … what does the Bible say we should expect of the church during the end times?  Being a good Presbyterian, I evaded the question, thinking it came from a “Left Behind” mindset and not [...]

In response to Randy’s post on the Harbour Blog regarding his reflections on the disaffiliation of Faith Harbour from the SBTC, I’ve been reflecting myself, too:
Two things, really, I’d like to share tonight. One from a thought shared this week at the Futuring seminar I’ve been attending, and the second stemming from a thought [...]

Pure Nerd
86 % Nerd, 17% Geek, 34% Dork

For The Record:A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia.
A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one.
A Dork is someone who has difficulty with common social expectations/interactions.
You scored better than half in Nerd, earning you [...]

Today marked the end of a two year commitment that 25 of our churches made to transformational ministry.  As I picked up our leader from the airport yesterday, he commented how nearly two and a half years ago, I was one of many pastors and their local teams sitting the the fellowship hall of Grace [...]

When using a sharp knife to cut and core an apple, it’s best not to cut towards your thumb.  Owww.  Good thing I keep a mini first-aid kit in my suitcase!

I’ve been cast as Noleta in “Sordid Lives”, the next production at the Baytown Little Theater!  I am very excited.  Not only is the play hysterically funny, but it really has a message … one that I live for … that God’s grace reaches into our “sordid lives” and meets us with honesty, acceptance, and [...]

I have decided … I am no longer an “aisle seat” woman.  Today I chose the window seat because there was a better chance I’d have the seat next to me open … and I was right.  But what I didn’t realize is that I was blessed by the window seat!  I’ve flown to California [...]

OK … so while I was busy finding out what kind of a candy heart I am, Dwayne, my beloved valentine of 27 years, was doing some serious thinking and critical analysis of our political situation.
I think that’s indicative of where we are as a culture.  We are far too easily entertained by “candy hearts” [...]

Hmmm … I’ll be in CA on a business trip this valentine’s day, but that’s really no different than usual. Instead, we’ll create our own holiday in Florida at the end of the month I guess this is fitting, then …

Your Candy Heart Says “Get Real”

You’re a [...]

I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the LORD!”
Psalm 122:1
I was in the lobby of the Baytown Little Theater a few years ago. My husband was in the cast of the show, and his bio was hanging next to his headshot in the lobby. As I [...]