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A few things caught my attention right from the start when this book was published in late summer, 2018. First, the book was written by...

Barbara Brown Taylor refers to herself as a writer, speaker, and spiritual contrarian. She’s also an ordained Episcopalian priest whose...

“Flunking Sainthood” A BOOK BLOG BY REV. CATHY SWEENEY I first read Jana Reiss on social media. She has a wicked sense of humor, as I...

Steve pointed out this NPR read to me this morning. We both smiled, as he forwarded it to me and to Shannon (we were sure it would make...

Micah 3:5-8 5 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but...

I had just finished reading the book, “Move,” on which the premise of this book was based. ‘Move’ is a data driven book that analyzes the...

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you probably know that I seek wisdom from a number of sources.  I wrote a blog on that...

The story begins on a holiday.  I’m fairly certain the holiday was Thanksgiving, and the reason should become clear later in the story....

When our kids were younger, we had a nighttime routine for bedtime.  After baths, after brushing teeth, after the bedtime story and that...

Wait, that sounds a bit too much like the loaded question, “Honey, does this outfit make me look too big?”  Hint to honey:  respond ‘no’...

Outside my church office, on a desk where volunteers gather during the week, there sits a candy jar.  The church staff takes turns...

A few months ago, a friend in St. Louis asked me to contribute books to a new children’s library in the St. Louis area. The Sweeney’s...

In April, 2014, Disney’s latest blockbuster “Frozen” opened in its final market (Japan), and global sales pushed close to the $1.1...

When our son, Jack, was young, he was fascinated with the story of Peter Pan.  In our house, we watched the Disney version of Peter Pan...

At church this morning (Arapaho United Methodist), we welcomed a new member into Christ’s church.  The little boy, a little more than a...

The summer of 2013: the summer that revealed our true colors. First, in May, Cheerios crafted a beautiful 30 second commercial promoting...

My Aunt Frances died of cancer a few days before my college graduation.  Anyone who’s experienced terminal illness – family or friends –...

“If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.”  – Woody Allen A friend of mine...

We celebrate the Risen Christ, and that is appropriate – every day.  We feast on banquets with our families, and share in God’s wonderful...