Back in the spring I had a great idea. As a form of prayer, I would write one haiku each day about something I was thankful for. You know haikus, right? Three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable count. (I should admit right now that I love the challenge of technical poetic forms. I’m not saying…
I really do have a positive theology of sex. Our bodies are beautifully and wonderfully made. God designed us to enjoy sex within the context of loving, committed relationships. My theology on sex is fine. It’s just that I don’t actually like to talk about it. Which is a little odd since my parents were…
Here in northeastern Kansas fall has begun in all of its glory. The sun is shining. The air is crisp. It’s the kind of weather that makes me say, “Hey, let’s go for a walk to the ice cream place.” (O.K. It was the weather and the fact that we had coupons for free ice…
No, not the Book of Common Prayer. We Mennonites don’t have anything as liturgical as that. I’m talking about my own personal prayer notebook. I use my notebook to help me pray for each person in my congregation at least once a week and to help me keep track of special prayer requests. I’ll be…
I am a short woman–“petite” if you want to be polite about it. And until I bore a child I was also pretty skinny. So I guess I’m just used to things being roomy. Rolling up sleeves, cinching waists, shirt tails billowing behind me in the breeze. I’m not quite claustrophobic, but I do appreciate…
Spacious Faith 