Aug 6, 2012 | Community, Finding God in the Everyday
It was a holy encounter . . . one I did not expect and almost did not show up for. I suppose that is how such holy encounters usually happen, unexpectedly and nearly missed. With her cheeks near my ear I heard, “I don’t know if you remember me, but . . . ” As soon as...
Aug 1, 2012 | Being a Minister, Community
Our girls were happily engaged in gymnastics class, and a fellow mom and I were sitting in our favorite coffee shop. We had met at the gymnastics class a few weeks before, and since we were both new to Columbia, South Carolina, we decided to have a cup of coffee and...
Jul 17, 2012 | Being the Church, Community
School was out for the summer, and both girls asked, “How are we going to celebrate?” I thought we had celebrated with a trip to the ice cream shop on the last day of school. But the girls were requesting another celebration. Digging through the pantry I found graham...
Apr 18, 2012 | Community, Encouraging Words
Dear Addie launched April 1, 2012. Our first letter came from a young mother wondering if motherhood and ministry are possible. Another came from an associate pastor who works with a pastor who pledges allegiance to the sole authority of the pastor to the point of...
Apr 15, 2012 | Community, Encouraging Words
I like to take pictures. For me, there is not a more comforting feeling than being behind a camera. Looking through a lens, I can see, capture, and appreciate the beauty that surrounds me. While photographing an event, I often search for special moments; moments...
