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”
Sinners (Slight Spoilers)
Vampires come in every tribe, every language, every Creed and every color.
Women and Missions
On this last day of Women’s History Month 2025, I wore a shirt that says Black Women Matter…because some of y’all need a reminder…and also because it’s one of my favorite sweatshirts. It’s big and comfy, and I have a pair of shoes that perfectly match. Anyway, with all that is going on in theContinue reading “Women and Missions”
Appreciation Post
It’s clergy appreciation month. While I haven’t been sitting under a pastor for quite some time, I still appreciate the men and women of God who have spoken over my life, and those who have walked with my family through the tough times, and celebrated with us in times of joy. I am hard onContinue reading “Appreciation Post”
Here’s the Kicker!
I am a Chiefs fan by default. I was born and raised in the Kansas City metro. I live and work on opposite sides of state line, and pay taxes to both Kansas and Missouri. I like when the Chiefs win the Superbowl because it usually means school is out or that I can workContinue reading “Here’s the Kicker!”
From Worldly to Whack: Tye Tribbett Keeps Challenging the Church
Disclaimer: I didn’t listen to the Breakfast Club interview. I have never listened to any Breakfast Club interview. Unless and until they are interviewing one of my relatives, I will probably not listen to any Breakfast Club interview. Please do not tell me I need to listen to the entire interview. I’m not interested. WhenContinue reading “From Worldly to Whack: Tye Tribbett Keeps Challenging the Church”
The Gospel According to Gabrielle 