I know that my Redeemer lives..

I have the honor of being the writer for Forward Movement’s November 2013 meditations. With thanks to Forward, I’ll be posting the meditation here every day. You can view the whole text at: http://prayer.forwardmovement.org/forward_day_by_day Nehemiah 12:43. They offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy. God calls us to rejoice, even in the toughest of...

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Back on the grid

Hello! I’ve been off the grid a bit this summer, spending time with my sons, now young men, and my wonderful husband. My newest book is out, The Spy on Noah’s Ark and other Bible Stories from the Inside Out, published by Forward Movement at www.forwardmovement.org When a book comes out, it’s some intense work up front. But it’s all for...

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Martha of Bethany and Lent

Mary and Martha both play an important part in Jesus’ journey to the cross. Yet Martha has been the object of condescension throughout the years for not taking the time to reflect, for doing busywork and not listening. Jesus himself praised Mary for “choosing the better part,” when Martha complained that her sister was not helping in the kitchen. But Jesus would...

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A new look at Mary Magdalene

I opened up my email this morning expecting the same old mail and usual political donation requests. Yet there was something different: a new painting of Mary Magdalene from Scarlet Cord artist Karen N. Canton, transmitted at 1:30 a.m. I like it. The pain in Mary Magdalene’s eyes is strong and unyielding, the tomb from which she strides forth is...

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Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly

From a sermon preached on August 19th at St. Luke’s, Minneapolis, Minnesota Earlier this week our family experienced a life-changing moment, at least for my husband and me: we took our youngest son, David, to college. Six hours in the car to the University of Iowa, several hours to see that all was well, and then six hours home. Home to...

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ECW, General Convention and Bible Women

REALLY looking forward to the 47th Annual Meeting of Triennial for the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) in Indianapolis next week. Delighted to be giving the keynote address, “Many Paths, One Journey,” on July 5, at 2:30 p.m. (or shortly thereafter). Theme: Many Paths, One Journey. We look at Bible women and contemporary women, seeking common paths and common wisdom....

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