“Okay, ladies!” the women’s leader called us to order. “I’ll pray real quick and then we can get started.” The small group leader glanced at his watch. “Our time’s up. Let’s pray real quick, and I'll let you go.” The ministry leader finished up the last agenda item. “I suppose we should pray real quick … Continue reading Let’s Pray Real Quick

My mother and I, Christmas 2012 It’s Mother’s Day, and the mom mystique is on full display. Flowers and candy are front and center in the grocery store. Pink, flowery cards overrun the rack at the mini-mart. Today we will hear sermons about extraordinary mothers. The ones who we deem are doing well at mothering. … Continue reading Just Like You and Me