salvaged faith
tr.v. sal-vaged 1) to save from loss or destruction; 2) to save discarded or damaged material for future use
Tag Archives: funeral
postmodern holiness
I have been having a discussion with some colleagues about what it means to be disciples and pastors in the world today. The question was raised about what it means … Continue reading
ding dong, the witch is dead…
I found out that Osama Bin Laden had been killed last night as I was crawling into bed. It has been a long week, I was tired, and my husband … Continue reading
how can we laugh at a time like this?
I’m sitting at my computer, looking out the 24th floor window of my hotel in Des Moines. I am currently attending our annual School for Ministry and learning all sorts … Continue reading
so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen… #reverb10
As a pastor, funerals are a part of my life. I help families and friends say good bye to loved ones all the time. This year, I also acted in … Continue reading
Remembering in Five #reverb10
In a year full of ordinary days and moments and the little things that we do and quickly forget… here is to taking five minutes to capture what we shouldn’t … Continue reading
the world is my parish…
There is this saying sometimes about Methodists… that we’ll marry and bury anyone. And in my little town, I guess that is true. Most of the weddings that I have … Continue reading
upside down and inside out
Today, my brain stopped working. I was standing at the graveside for a funeral going over the so familiar liturgy and every minute or two, I just flubbed up my … Continue reading
The trials of being a female pastor
Memo to other young women clergy out there: don’t wear a skirt to a graveside service. I have this amazing, comfortable, beautiful a-line skirt that I wear for many many … Continue reading
what are we saved for?
What is your understanding of a) the Kingdom of God; b) the Resurrection; c) eternal life? As I think about this question, the words from the funeral liturgy keep coming … Continue reading
The valley of the shadow of death…
Holy God, You sure do have a sense of humor. The week that was supposed to be quiet so that I could procrastinate and finish editing my ordination paperwork has … Continue reading
