Trashing the Mega Church? Think Again

by | Aug 13, 2015 | Life Issues

In 2007, after years of drug and alcohol addiction, I began a long, painful journey to health. After growing up deep seeded in church culture, I was angry with religion and consequently, God. The absolute last place I wanted to be was in a large church setting. But...

Leaning In

by | Jan 12, 2015 | Trends

“Did you know about this?” My shaking hands pulled the stack of papers from my boss’s hand and scanned the pages quickly, not believing what was in front of my own eyes. Of course the numbers hadn’t been adding up, but… How could I have been so completely duped?...

Lifted By Prayer

by | Apr 21, 2014 | Faith

I got the call on a Thursday morning. My husband was far from home and he sounded discouraged, his voice strained. As my two small children fluttered around me like so many mismatched butterflies unaware of the danger of a coming storm, I blindly sat down on my...

Who’s My Neighbor?

by | Sep 16, 2013 | Leadership

I have been involved in church as long as I can remember. I have always loved to serve others. Children’s ministry. Women’s ministry. Youth ministry. You name it, and I’ve probably been a part of it. And although it was fulfilling to be a part of all these wonderful...

Oneness, Otherness, and Ourselves

by | Sep 28, 2011 | Self Discovery

Tonight I went running/walking around Lake of the Isles, as I usually do on dreamy summer nights. I hate to run but I am so motivated, knowing all the beauty I will be surrounded with as I make my way around the Isles. It is truly one of my favorite places in the Twin...