You know I stay critiquing our churches. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I do so out of love and profound respect for the institution. My goal has always to make the church be its best self. Every now and then I get a glimpse of that and it does my soul good.Continue reading “Such A Time As This”
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Admin vs Ministry: The Milk (baby formula) of the Word
A couple of weeks ago, Nikalie Monroe, decided to do an informal social experiment. She called places of worship asking for help with purchasing formula for a newborn. Less than a quarter of the churches she contacted said yes. The yes category included a Buddhist temple, a black church, a mosque, and a Hispanic church.Continue reading “Admin vs Ministry: The Milk (baby formula) of the Word”
Women’s Ministry: A Rant
If you know me, then you know that I’m Baptist-born and Baptist-bred and when I die I’ll be Baptist dead. I am one of those girls that memorized the church covenant and knows all four verses of my favorite hymns. Sometimes I wish they’d bring back Baptist Training Union, and then I remember I likeContinue reading “Women’s Ministry: A Rant”
Thunderbolts (Spoiler Alert)
Let me be clear. This is not a movie review blog, but lately the movies have been speaking to me. Like almost everyone else with young children, I went to the movies this weekend. We took them to see the Thunderbolts. I had low expectations because I had never heard of the Thunderbolts before IContinue reading “Thunderbolts (Spoiler Alert)”
Sinners (Slight Spoilers)
Vampires come in every tribe, every language, every Creed and every color.
Easter Monday (Holy Week 2025)
As a good Baptist, I love an Early Sunday Morning. My favorite service of the year is a sunrise service at a church just down the road from me. They didn’t have a service this year, but I was able to catch a sunrise service at one of my favorite YouTube churches. I love theContinue reading “Easter Monday (Holy Week 2025)”
The Day After (Holy Week 2025)
Heartbroken and weary, the women who had followed Jesus returned to their homes to observe the Sabbath. What do you do when it’s time for worship, but all you want to do is weep? Easter is usually one of my favorite holidays. But I am dragging this year. I haven’t made the kids Easter baskets.Continue reading “The Day After (Holy Week 2025)”
Good Friday (Holy Week 2025)
Did you have a good Good Friday? You know who didn’t? Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The day of the crucifixion was not good for him, though it did work out for the good of us. Usually, I observe Good Friday by attending at least one church service. I sing some of my favorite hymns, andContinue reading “Good Friday (Holy Week 2025)”
Maundy Thursday (Holy Week Part IV)
For me, this is the hardest day to unpack. So much happened in such a short time period. I’m guessing Jesus rested on Wednesday because he knew he would need the energy for Thursday. On this day, we get Jesus washing his disciples feet, the keeping of the Passover/The Lord’s Supper, the disciples arguing aboutContinue reading “Maundy Thursday (Holy Week Part IV)”
Spy/Silent Wednesday (Holy Week 2025 Part III)
The Bible isn’t specific about what Jesus was doing on the Wednesday before the crucifixion. That’s why some denominations call it Silent Wednesday. Others call it Spy Wednesday, as that is the day Judas Iscariot accepted an offer to betray his rabbi for 30 pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:15) I’m just going to jump rightContinue reading “Spy/Silent Wednesday (Holy Week 2025 Part III)”
The Gospel According to Gabrielle 