Feb 10, 2011 | Finding God in the Everyday, Motherhood and Ministry
February 17 my first child will turn one year old. Needless to say, parenthood has brought many surprises. I did not anticipate the number of diapers she would go through in a week, the medical costs of recurring ear infections or just how difficult it would be to cut...
Jan 17, 2011 | Being the Church, Motherhood and Ministry
Weekly, I sit in worship service with my daughters, ages seven and four. Often, after worship, I slog to the car wondering, “Why did I bring them to church today?” Sometimes, the question is rhetorical. Other times it is not. A recent article in a parenting magazine...
Jan 5, 2011 | +Pam Durso, Motherhood and Ministry
One of the many topics of conversation that swirls around when women ministers gather is ministry and motherhood. Seems like there are more questions about this topic than answers. So for those minister moms out there–what advice do you have? Any lessons...
Nov 15, 2010 | Adventures in Seminary, Motherhood and Ministry
I’m half way through my first semester at Princeton Theological Seminary . . . with a two-year-old child. I’ve completed all my work. We are generally happy. Here are some of the ways we’ve made it work. 1. Accept your limitations. No, you won’t make it to that 4 p.m....
Jul 26, 2010 | Motherhood and Ministry
An annual trip to the doctor this week meant answering the usual questions to update the medical records. Is this still your health insurance? Are you still at this address? Has your email address changed? And you’re still a homemaker? I paused and bristled a bit with...
May 11, 2010 | Challenges in Calling, Motherhood and Ministry
Growing up the child of a minister is a good life. People make jokes about preacher’s kids, with some justification, certainly. But, in reality, it’s a great life. You get the run of the church, along with the knowledge of where to find a vanilla wafer when you need...
