Engaging the Moment
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and …
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The Finite Gift of Life
I have learned two things (okay, many things, but I will only reference two.) on my doctoral journey. 1) Academic writing is not for the faint of heart. My typical sermon manuscripts are codified oral documents. Frequently there are only …
Humanity Is Community
“Every child is an asset. Every adult is an asset builder.” -Dr. Owen Cardwell Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 21, 2019 This weekend I officiated a celebration of life service for a twenty-two-year-old who lost her battle with addiction …
Season of Snowballs and Stories
This is the final week of classes and final exams begin next week (what kind of crazy is that?). Everything is quickly winding up; there does not seem to be a free moment anywhere in the schedule, and questions seem …
My Dad, Proud to Serve His Country
I am the daughter of a Marine. Life as a military dependent molded me, prepared me, and made me the fierce, resilient woman I am today. Growing up in a world where your circle of friends changes every four years …
Finding Comfort in Chaos
In re-reading previously published Chaplain’s Corner articles, I came across one I wrote in May 2013. In light of what happened this past weekend, and the seemingly endless ways chaos invades our world, it seemed fitting to reprint this article …
Personal Crisis Management Protocol
On April 27, 2011, I found myself in a basement closet with a mattress. I had spoken earlier with both our children – college students, making sure they understood their institutions’ weather policies and plans, when the phone rang. Suitemates …
A Forecast of Renewal
I have two friends, one 5 and one 7, who are budding meteorologists. Their snow advice this week was “wear your pajamas inside out, flush ice cubes down the toilet, and stick some spoons in the freezer.” Apparently, these things …
Finding Strength for the Journey
I am physically tired. After a wild weekend that included out-of-state travels and appointments, my body said, “No more work. Naptime!” Thinking I might gain a second wind if I crawled into bed, I grabbed one of the books vital …
Have You Met Kevin Yet?
Have you met Kevin yet? After hearing about Reverend McNeil for a couple years now, I finally got to meet him last month. You’ll definitely want to meet Kevin. Kevin hails from Florida, Palm Bay to be exact. After graduating …