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Standing Between Heaven and Earth

Standing Between Heaven and Earth

July 9, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
God, Kids, Parenting, Scripture, Spiritual Practice, Uncategorized

Yesterday, I stumbled upon a story about Shia women and girls in Baghdad training to use AK-47’s. With the men of their families gone to…

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The Trauma of Birth and Angel Blessings

The Trauma of Birth and Angel Blessings

July 2, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
Kids, Life, Parenting, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Practice

Someone told me yesterday that their boss had a baby last week. My reaction to the news of people having babies used to be, “Oh!…

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A Desperate, Anxious Love

A Desperate, Anxious Love

June 11, 2014
by Pastor Vicki
God, Kids, Life, Parenting, Scripture

As a new mother-priest, I am finding that I have to actively restrain myself from talking and writing constantly about my daughter, since she is…

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You Are God's Temple

You Are God’s Temple

November 27, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Church, Conflict, General Conference, Getting Older, Grief, Kids, Life, Tragedy, United Methodist

Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? I Corinthians 3:16 Yesterday morning, I read a blog…

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Seeking Healing During Difficult Times

Seeking Healing During Difficult Times

November 22, 2013
by admin
Church, LGBT, Life, Social Justice, Spiritual Practice, Tragedy, United Methodist

The progressive movement in the United Methodist Church has been reeling this week from two blows to the inclusion of LGBT people. A week ago,…

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Welcome Home

Welcome Home

September 18, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Church, God, LGBT, Spiritual Practice

I have been thinking lately about our worship theme this month: “Welcome Home”. This is the last line of our new mission statement. When these…

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Holy Coincidence

Holy Coincidence

July 3, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Church, Getting Older, God, Grief, Holy Spirit, Life, Scripture, Tragedy

As I grieve the death of my father, I find myself searching for moments of comfort in the scriptures and in my own life. And…

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