Monthly Archives: May 2011
My Heart is Strangely Warmed
Today is Aldersgate Day in the Methodist church. That may not mean anything to you, especially if you’re not a Methodist (and even if you are, you probably have no clue what I’m referring to), but this is a big day … Continue reading
Motorcycles for Jesus!
I have a kinship with Michael Slaughter. The more I read, the more I think I’d love to have a cup of coffee with him sometime. He writes in his book his long-time desire to have a motorcycle and learn … Continue reading
Professional vs. Volunteer
I’ve had to come to a very important understanding of my role in ministry over the past 16 years — I have come to understand my role to be not the DOER but the OVERSEER. Now, this was not an … Continue reading
Toxic Religion
As I was making my way through “Change the World” I kept finding that my every day experiences were mirroring things I was reading in Mike Slaughter’s words. For instance, in a section titled “Toxic Religion,” Mike talks about the … Continue reading
Invisibility is Love’s Most Beautiful Costume
I’ve been hard at work this week trying to come up with a Mother’s Day sermon for this Sunday. I have to admit, it’s been harder than I thought it would be. You would think that, being a mom myself, … Continue reading
Monica's Musings 