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Fall rain fell overnight. Water ponded across the pasture. She rose, walked hesitantly, sniffed the ground, and lay down again. She had been tentative since early light when I arrived to work the fenceline. She’d left the herd sometime last night to give birth in privacy. This was her third, and she knew it would be easier for her calf to know mama if it were only the two of them attending the birth. As long as I kept my distance, I shouldn’t be a bother. Waterdrops upon gras

My childhood was full of routines and rituals, but there are two in particular that I have carried with me into my adult life: Ordering pizza on Sunday nights Writing thank you notes I’ve found that the act of writing a thank you note doesn’t just benefit the recipient. It also allows me to tap into the anticipation, excitement, and joy I felt in receiving the gift all over again. I’ll confess that these days I find myself putting pen to paper less often than I send a digital

More than a decade ago, while a student at Phillips Theological Seminary, I asked Rev. Dr. John Imbler what he expected out of his students. He shared with me that clergy should do no harm. Back then, I thought about how low the bar was when he said that clergy should do no harm. Now, I realize his words’ deep wisdom of care and caution. I’ve met many people, including myself, who have experienced trauma by clergy. And I have such deep appreciation and respect for clergy whos

Three pastors helped shape what I learned at CST and DSF, as well as in my ministry. They are Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Bynum, Rev. Jinseok Cheon,...

I was born and raised in South Pasadena, CA. I went to the University of California, Santa Barbara for my undergraduate studies in...

I’m a proud Bay Area native and grew up in Sacramento. I’m currently living in Henderson, NV. I grew up mostly Pentecostal and attended...