Barbara Melosh and I met at a week-long writing workshop hosted by Collegeville Institute (MN) in 2012. After that, she joined my writing group, making the commitment to drive all the way from Wilmington, DE to northern VA twice a month. I mention that because so many people think it's possible to … [Read more...] about Loving and Leaving a Church, by Barbara Melosh, a book review
Pausing in the Swirl of Life
Have you ever looked forward to an event, only to have your plans crumble? "Life intrudes" we say. Or "God laughs when we make plans." Responding quickly to change can be difficult. At least it is for me. If you know people of Dutch descent, you will understand. We are not known for our … [Read more...] about Pausing in the Swirl of Life
Any Day a Beautiful Change, a book review
Any Day a Beautiful Change: A Story of Faith and Family is a book of personal essays describing the author's experiences as wife, mother, and minister. The subjects are discrete, but since the essays overlap and build, it's easy to read them like chapters in a novel. The reader certainly becomes … [Read more...] about Any Day a Beautiful Change, a book review