One of my favorite topics of late is seasonality, including liturgical celebrations throughout the year. The liturgical year is an expression of sacred time that shepherds me as my faith deepens and evolves. My daughter’s increasing curiosity for books, art, and household rhythms makes it even more interesting to me as I share these traditions…
Books and resources abound on the practice of writing a rule (or rhythm) of life, and yet many well known resources are written with Christian jargon. While they can certainly be insightful, their religious tone can be a distraction, especially to survivors of religious trauma and those who have shifted significantly in their faith expression….
2021, you were an incredible year. The first half of the year Aaron and I worked from home together, took long walks, and wondered what it would be like to be parents. The second half of the year we slept a little less, smiled/laughed/cried a little more as we unpacked in a new city with…
Tiffany Bluhm’s book, Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up, offers valuable research and scriptural wisdom as Bluhm addresses the silence surrounding the abuse of women in society and the church. (This book may be triggering to survivors of abuse, harassment, or assault. If you choose…
Many, if not most, audio bibles are read by men, so I’m always delighted to discover one narrated by a woman! Audio bibles are great resource for those unable to read a printed copy or for those who prefer to listen on the go. Hearing a woman’s voice read the scriptures is so special to…
Prayer is a wonderfully mysterious spiritual practice. When I’m not sure what to or how to pray, prayer books have been useful guides. They’ve helped broaden my gratitude, petitions, and lament. And just like the Psalms, they’ve opened my eyes and heart to emotions and experiences I don’t have words for, yet. I’ve mentioned a…