A lot has happened since my last post. If you’ve been following my Facebook and Instagram feeds, I have shared a few thoughts on some of what has happened along the way, but for the longest time, so much of it wasn’t my story to tell. The very, very short version is that my dad was diagnosed…
I had the incredible privilege recently of hearing Rob Bell and Peter Rollins speak during their Brooklyn stop on their Holy Shift tour. Both of these men have been instrumental in shaping my faith and praxis, so the chance to see them both in person was really exciting. The evening did not disappoint; it was a…
Choosing “fight” as my OneWord for 2016 was surprisingly easy – but the day-to-day practicality of living it out sure isn’t turning out to be. What am I going to do on the days when I don’t feel like fighting, or when I’m not sure what I’m fighting for? At the end of last year, the Female Entrepreneur Association…
— 1 — A year ago, turning forty was something I was dreading. For whatever reason, I’m really not anymore. Maybe it has something to do with celebrating my birthday for an entire year? I don’t know. All I do know is that at this point, the absolute worst thing about turning forty will be the end of…
The more I’ve talked with people about Lent, the more I’ve realized: it can be a very misunderstood season. I’ve misunderstood it myself. So often, Lent is painted as a long, dark, and barren season – and with good reason: traditionally, people tend to “give something up” for Lent – and when you’ve given up…
