Comedy Central Bible Study
Every Friday morning I lead a little support group/Bible study/worship service/open confessional/gripe session/gossip fest at a local assisted living center. When the friendly neighborhood "workplace chaplain" shows up, she is greeted usually by the same women. There are the atheist depressive an

posted 10:58:39am May. 17, 2013 | read full post »

Official Release of "Mom in the Mirror" Today
Today marks the official release of friend Emily Wierenga's book, Mom in the Mirror. Wierenga, a former anorexic, and Dena Cabrera, an expert on eating disorders, teamed up to write a book that tackles issues of post-pregnancy body image for any woman who has struggled in this area. But the book

posted 10:27:51am May. 16, 2013 | read full post »

Renaissance Fair Church
The following reflections conclude my presentation for the hip Presbyterian Women of Clairmont Presbyterian Church. (The full, multi-media presentation, titled "Losing Our Religion:

posted 11:24:09am May. 15, 2013 | read full post »

6 Ways To Get People to Leave Church
This morning I've been working on a presentation for the hip "Presbyterian Women" of Clairmont Presbyterian; they've asked for some reflections on the crisis of a younger generation steadily "losing its religion" and what the church can do in response. (If you'd like to attend this dinner gathering

posted 10:52:58am May. 13, 2013 | read full post »

But For The Love Of A Mother
This week, in the days and hours leading up to today's celebration of motherhood:   - both my kids used me as a human napkin without my permission; apparently my shirt makes a good substitute for wet wipes or paper napkins - my son insisted on repeatedly wishing me "Happy Father's Day!

posted 9:17:32pm May. 12, 2013 | read full post »