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Oct 17, 2020

Learning to Speak God from Scratch – a Book Blog

A few things caught my attention right from the start when this book was published in late summer, 2018. First, the book was written by...

Apr 11, 2020

Holy Envy – reflections on the book

Barbara Brown Taylor refers to herself as a writer, speaker, and spiritual contrarian. She’s also an ordained Episcopalian priest whose...

Jan 14, 2020

Flunking Sainthood, by Jana Reiss

“Flunking Sainthood” A BOOK BLOG BY REV. CATHY SWEENEY I first read Jana Reiss on social media. She has a wicked sense of humor, as I...

Jul 27, 2019

The Muppet Movie is 40.

Steve pointed out this NPR read to me this morning. We both smiled, as he forwarded it to me and to Shannon (we were sure it would make...

Feb 16, 2018

Enough.

Micah 3:5-8 5 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but...

Apr 10, 2017

Review: “More: God Has Everything Waiting for You.”

I had just finished reading the book, “Move,” on which the premise of this book was based. ‘Move’ is a data driven book that analyzes the...

Oct 5, 2016

The Call

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you probably know that I seek wisdom from a number of sources. I wrote a blog on that...

Mar 14, 2016

The Color Craze

The story begins on a holiday. I’m fairly certain the holiday was Thanksgiving, and the reason should become clear later in the story....

Dec 9, 2015

God Blesses and Prayers

When our kids were younger, we had a nighttime routine for bedtime. After baths, after brushing teeth, after the bedtime story and that...

Oct 2, 2015

Am I a 10?

Wait, that sounds a bit too much like the loaded question, “Honey, does this outfit make me look too big?” Hint to honey: respond ‘no’...

Aug 13, 2015

Lessons from the Candy Jar

Outside my church office, on a desk where volunteers gather during the week, there sits a candy jar. The church staff takes turns...

Jul 18, 2014

I Wasn’t Supposed to be There….Right?

A few months ago, a friend in St. Louis asked me to contribute books to a new children’s library in the St. Louis area. The Sweeney’s...

Jun 26, 2014

Letting Go of Fear

In April, 2014, Disney’s latest blockbuster “Frozen” opened in its final market (Japan), and global sales pushed close to the $1.1...

Apr 29, 2014

Second Star to the Right

When our son, Jack, was young, he was fascinated with the story of Peter Pan. In our house, we watched the Disney version of Peter Pan...

Mar 17, 2014

A Community of Faith

At church this morning (Arapaho United Methodist), we welcomed a new member into Christ’s church. The little boy, a little more than a...

Sep 17, 2013

Cheerios, Miss America and a Wedding

The summer of 2013: the summer that revealed our true colors. First, in May, Cheerios crafted a beautiful 30 second commercial promoting...

Aug 22, 2013

The Biblical Basis for “Paying it Forward”

My Aunt Frances died of cancer a few days before my college graduation. Anyone who’s experienced terminal illness – family or friends –...

Aug 19, 2013

Was that a Sign from God?

“If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.” – Woody Allen A friend of mine...

Apr 8, 2012

Celebrations and Reflections

We celebrate the Risen Christ, and that is appropriate – every day. We feast on banquets with our families, and share in God’s wonderful...

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