Pinning God

Pinning God

I dashed into the small coffee shop to get out of the rain. The sound of the rain echoed around me as I discovered that I had encountered more than a shelter from the weather and more than a place for a latte or espresso. Just behind the coffee beans, pastries, and...
What Churches Do

What Churches Do

“Can your church help out with that? Isn’t this what churches do?” I heard that question on two separate occasions as I planned for the arrival of my firstborn child. Could church members bring me meals for the first week home after surgery? Do any church members have...
Motherhood and Depression

Motherhood and Depression

What does “motherhood” mean in the 21st Century?  Images of June Cleaver do not represent the typical mother today.  Instead women are balancing motherhood with career, activism, and a host of other activities.  In addition, mothers are dealing with critical issues...