This is my favorite of all the Holy Week scripture readings. I can;t always relate to Jesus’ words and actions. Lord knows that I am far from a miracle worker. I don’t always think, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” But walking into a sanctuary and immediately wanting to knock everythingContinue reading “Holy Monday 2026”
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Such A Time As This
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”
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”
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”
The Gospel According to Gabrielle 