Published Writing

The following is a collection of my published work.

Do you wonder about those tears you and I have cried, and where they go? Can anything come from the rivers we have wept?

WHEN GOD MEETS US IN WAYS WE DIDN’T KNOW WE NEEDED

Walking amongst the trees I heard God’s reminder to me of a larger story.

THE ELDERS AND OAKS ARE SPEAKING

An account of how trees became a source of healing through forest bathing, breath prayers, and witnessing the changing seasons.

MINING THE MOMENTS FOR JOY

Reflections on how stopping to notice the beauty in the everyday brings joy.

IMMANENCE AND GLIMMERS

An exploration of the ways we experience the nearness of God in some moments and His absence in others. Where do we go to find Him?

A RICH LEGACY

Interactions and memories create a far greater legacy than what her meager possessions.

EMBRACING THE SILENCE

The old ways of meeting with God I had used for decades were no longer enough. I needed to experience Go as being present and attentive to my life.

THIS TOO SHALL LAST BOOK REVIEW

This book was written for days such as these and especially for those who suffer. Read my review of this hope-filled book.

RECEIVE HIS CARE

When I read God’s call not to be anxious it can feel like judgement, but what if it is and invitation instead?

FAULT LINES IN THE FAITH

We live with fault lines in our faith and our church policies. There is a rupture, often invisible, between our “Biblical” beliefs and human beings in need of love and acceptance.

NOT EVEN HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

The passing of this one person reminds us of our finitude — and awareness that we are dust.

WHY VIRTUAL CHURCH NEEDS TO STAY

The benefits of virtual church continue long after restrictions lift and the majority gather.

MY MORNING VIEW FROM HOME

Celebrating the simple pleasures of being home.

THE BAN ON CORPORATE SINGING MAY BE A VERY GOOD THING

Our ability to worship God has not been restricted by the temporary ban on corporate singing. Rather it is the catalyst we need to worship God in all we do.

BEAUTY FOR WEARY SOULS

In the midst of all that is dark and tragic in our world at the moment,
beauty can bring restoration.

the Poplar speaks

A poetic look at aging.

At the Alter

How our hobbies can be holy.

THE QUIET ARRIVAL OF THE KINGDOM

Is our desire for revival an attempt to shortcut spiritual formation?

SEARCHING THE RUBBLE FOR GOLD

In an age of deconstruction, I wonder if there is still gold to be found in our religious experiences. Let’s call out those.

AM I MISSING SOMETHING?

“Sunday services I have attended sometimes left me more discouraged than ever in my Christian life.” Some thoughts on what to do with our doubt and discouragement

SEARCHING FOR HOME

What does it look like when a church losses their home after a devastating fire? An exploration of how we are all in some way searching for our true home. (found on page 42)

THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY

We so often fail to see things clearly or fully - we need other eyes to hep us do so.

WHY LENT?

Is there any value in observing lent as an Evangelical Christian?

EMMANUEL UNDERSTANDS LIMITATIONS

We find it difficult to live with the limitations required to combat Covid-19 but God understands more than we might think.

GOLD AND SCARLET OFFERINGS

Surrender...Does that word sound like loss or an invitation? Fall reminds me of surrender and how I often view it as something to avoid.

Embracing my inheritance

An exploration of what may be missing from our faith tradition.