This weekly post is meant to share not simply things I love, but ways I'm seeing beauty in my every-day life. I hope they remind you of all the beauty in the mundane, and even the ways the mundane is beautiful. 1. A fridge stocked full of groceries — There's something about having the fridge full of my favorite ingredients that's an instant mood booster?! 2. The New Happy Co — I love this …
Go Ahead and Weep
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Painting — I'm trying to be more intentional about painting these days. (I recently learned that 15 minutes of art reduces stress!) Here's my most recent painting: 2. Public Transit — I'm grateful to have the CTA, especially for trips downtown or commuting. I love not paying for parking! 3. The Art Institute of Chicago — I'm learning more and more just how refreshing beauty is. …
Top Books by Women Across the Genres
I want to apologize from the outset for my omission of fiction. So sorry! Fiction is valuable and I want to read more of it. However, I tend to gravitate towards non-fiction, and I'm a slow reader who's still recovering from grad school! That being said, I have read a lot of books by women and about women, especially pertaining to their place and value in the church. These are some of the books …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Women's History Month — I'm glad to have a month of the year dedicated to centering women's work and insight! 2. Ted Lasso — SO GLAD Ted Lasso is back! I'm hoping Led Tasso makes another appearance this season. 3. Blue Jean candle — My favorite candle by Capri Blue. Better than volcano! 4. Walks by the lake — Specifically, Lake Michigan. Even with freezing temps, it's nice to …
Listening to Women in the Church: Throughout Time and Today
Theology Matters When we think about women in the church we need to think about our explicit and implicit theologies. Robert Schreiter says explicit theologies are found in places like our doctrinal statements or the sermons we preach. Implicit theologies often go unnoticed. They are the hidden beliefs of those in the congregation that may be expressed in a passing conversation or underlying …
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