This morning I was reading again in 1 Kings and was struck by something I hadn’t remembered. In the later years of Solomon’s reign, he did all sorts of things that were not ok. He went back to Egypt, he gathered chariots and horses, he had a ton of wives. Not only that, he built… Continue reading No Kings?
Tag: Spiritual Growth
“But I’m not used to that…”
The story of David and Goliath is a well known one, whether or not you were raised in church. It’s the classic underdog wins over the big guy, a small farm team beats the favored one with all the financial backing, the scrappy inner city kid wins out over the trust fund baby. It’s a… Continue reading “But I’m not used to that…”
The Unlearning
When Trung and I first got married, I wrote a few blogs about what I was learning in a second marriage (at least the things I felt ok sharing because they were about me). Three years in, and I am still learning, but I know at this point that will never stop. I think we… Continue reading The Unlearning
Being a peacemaker
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” – Jesus, as recorded by Matthew in the sermon on the mount (Matt 5:9) I have read this verse since I became a Christian in college. Although I wasn’t always sure exactly how to do this, I knew that to create peace in… Continue reading Being a peacemaker
Faith lessons on the job
I have worked for the same company for nearly 30 years. I know – its rare these days to find anyone who has worked in one place for so long (except maybe for family owned businesses). I can honestly say I never expected to be here this long, but it’s been a good company. I… Continue reading Faith lessons on the job
What is hidden
This semester I have been taking a church history class, studying the growth and formalization of the doctrines of the Christian faith since the first 100 years after Jesus death and resurrection. It has been eye- opening and frustrating at the same time. Usually, class gets me thinking so much that I tend to write… Continue reading What is hidden
Girls weekend!!
I went on a mini girls retreat this past weekend, in a cabin in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was just what I didn’t know I needed. As we poured over the scrapbooks full of memories, we laughed and remembered stories and things from mission trips, church outreaches, “Thursday night lineup”, beach trips and watching… Continue reading Girls weekend!!
Lessons from a late newlywed – Part 5: Building Blocks
For Trung and I, last summer was the season of building – and I mean actual construction. We started two projects at the beginning of the summer: A shed and a kitchen remodel. Yes, we are a bit crazy I guess. The shed – let me just brag a bit – is amazing, and Trung… Continue reading Lessons from a late newlywed – Part 5: Building Blocks
Lessons from a marathon
Two weeks ago we walked out of church and heard cheering a block or so away. Curious, my husband and I headed down to Pearl Street to see what was going on. Turns out, that day was the first ever “Boulderthon” – the inaugural half and full marathon for Boulder – and we were right… Continue reading Lessons from a marathon
Another version of the road less traveled
As much as I love to hike locally, hiking in Boulder is a “get out early or deal with crowds” type of hike. There are usually a lot of people out on the trails – and for good reason! The view is great, you can find trails of any level, and … well, it’s Colorado.… Continue reading Another version of the road less traveled
Finding the Life 