St. John’s is in the midst of pastoral transition. After 28 years of total ministry at St. John’s, my colleague who I pastored with for the past… Read more “What Is Your Story?”
Category: Women in Ministry
Rooted in Love (Ephesians 3.16-20)
I designed the spirituality center at the Presbyterian Women’s Conference in Toronto. The theme was “Rooted in Love” from Ephesians 3.16-20). I took each verse from the… Read more “Rooted in Love (Ephesians 3.16-20)”
A Sunday (47) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: In Honor of . . .
In worship today, my Head of Staff announced that I had finished my year as moderator of the Presbytery of San Francisco, which is why I may… Read more “A Sunday (47) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: In Honor of . . .”
A Sunday (46) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Happiest Place on Earth
Tomorrow I moderate my last presbytery meeting as moderator of the Presbytery of San Francisco. I am blessed that my kids do not mind going to these… Read more “A Sunday (46) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Happiest Place on Earth”
A Sunday (45) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Mother/Pastor
Normally, I say I am a pastor/mother, not because I identify with or value being a pastor over being a mother. It’s because I can’t separate being… Read more “A Sunday (45) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Mother/Pastor”
A Sunday (44) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Post-Its
My son’s school is right across the street from my church. The benefit of this is that after I pick him up from school he can hang… Read more “A Sunday (44) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Post-Its”
A Sunday (43) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: the Family Business
This last week was one of the busier weeks for the family. In the midst of my husband’s church meetings and mine, we have to fit in… Read more “A Sunday (43) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: the Family Business”
A Sunday (42) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Grief
Chewy past away last week. He had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of anal cancer last year, but with surgery he made it through another year.… Read more “A Sunday (42) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Grief”
A Sunday (41) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Prodigy
A prodigy is a young one who possesses exceptional skills and talents. For example, when we think of musical prodigies, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart comes to mind. And who… Read more “A Sunday (41) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Prodigy”
A Sunday (40) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Exercise
It may be hard to believe but this was me in college as a cheerleader. I used to also run track. It’s been about ten years since… Read more “A Sunday (40) in Life of a Pastor/Mother: Exercise”
Still Waters 