Jan 10, 2012 | Finding God in the Everyday, Motherhood and Ministry
Sometimes we stumble upon the things that make all the difference. While shopping with a friend, I saw a necklace with a gold outline of a leaf. To my delight, the leaf concealed a quotation by Emily Dickinson, “That it will never come again is what makes life so...
Dec 21, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church, Community
Where there is love, O God,You abide:in circles of friends and family,in congregations,in gatherings around tablesand Christmas trees. Where there is love, O God,You abide:in moments of selfless service,in gentle words,in comforting touchand in shared tears. Where...
Dec 19, 2011 | +Pam Durso
Last Saturday, I stood next to two teenage girls, both holding paint rollers and both wearing paint-splattered shirts. I shook my head and marveled for these two girls are our “church painters.” They had a little help, but the two of them had just painted...
Dec 15, 2011 | +Pam Durso, Community
Earlier this week I discovered that I live about five miles from a Sisters of Visitation monastery. The monastery is located in Snellville, Georgia–not too far from the Target where I do most of my shopping. On Tuesday, I set off to find this monastery, hoping...
Dec 13, 2011 | Advent/Lent, Being the Church
I am a list maker. I love those super-sticky-lined “Post It” notes because I can make a list and stick it to the fridge, the dash of the van, the front of my Sunday School book, and even the binder for my not so organized child. I like a good list, and I like to see...
