Song of Solomon 5:16 – This is my beloved and this is my friend I walked into a Starbucks this morning in a bit of a rush. I had signed up for a webinar and I had a few moments to get my coffee and log on to my computer. My heart sank when I saw the long line at the counter. Clearly, the webinar sans coffee was not an option. In the busy Starbucks, I slipped around two young women that were slowly sauntering towards the counter. I heard the sharp intake of breath and an indignant, “Well!” and knew immediately that they disapproved of my haste. “No matter”, I told myself and got in the line, still anxiously watching the clock. The young women slipped...
Read MoreNot so long ago, I was in one part of the house while my husband was relaxing in his chair looking at something on his iPhone. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a spider racing up the wall. I let out an involuntary scream followed by an urgent call to my husband, “Honey – You need to kill this spider”. (I have made it clear that in our home – this is his job and his job alone). My husband just sat there totally engrossed in reading. With more urgency I demanded, “Honey, don’t just sit there. You need to move quickly. This spider is fast.” Don’t just sit there, do something…..Sometimes, I...
Read MoreI recently came across a list of “10 Secrets About Your Pastor”. It was great. After reading it, I was somehow compelled to write this one about pastor’s wives. I know these are not true in every case, but I believe they are true much of the time. I welcome your feedback. Are you surprised? Do you disagree? Would you add any? What about staff Pastor’s wives – What would you add or take away? 12 Secrets About Pastor’s Wives We don’t always know whom to trust. People have tried to get close to us for many reasons and some have betrayed us. When we meet new people at church we wonder whether they are safe, how...
Read MoreI have been trying to figure out what it means to be an adult. This is not an easy thing to define. Wishing people would “grow up” is one thing; defining what is meant by the expression is another. To that end, I’ve been working on a writing down the characteristics of maturity. This list is by no means exhaustive, nor is it completed, but I think it’s time to share it. I call the “Adult Manifesto”. I invite your feedback. I am committed to self-growth no matter how painful. I am aware of the human tendency to have personal blind-spots and will therefore, carefully and prayerfully examine my own life and my...
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