Terror and Fear artistically

In one of the Bible studies this weekend, we were pondering the passage from John 6 where the disciples are in a boat, the storm rises, and Jesus is nowhere to be found.  We were encouraged to get into groups according to how we process life artistically–through writing, art, fabric… Continue reading

The Deaconess Motto

Once a year I gather with my Sisters in the Deaconess Community of the ELCA for fellowship and for important conversations about the Community and our ministry in the church.  These are some of my favorite days in the year.  Gathering with women who are doing similar ministry as me,… Continue reading

This confusing of the languages…

I was in the States for 8th grade, and near the end of the year was getting ready to go on a summer mission trip to Mexico with a friend’s youth group.  One day as we were getting ready for P.E. and reflecting on the orientation meeting we’d been to… Continue reading

The message in the text

Sermon illustrations come from the funniest places.  Recently, my little brother was texting me pictures of these amazing meals he was preparing: So I sent him a picture of my fridge with the text, “Clearly I need a paycheck and to go shopping.”  I had recently  returned back from a Youth Mission trip,… Continue reading