Prone to Wander release day!

Now that we’ve observed Epiphany, we can start planning for Lent! And one great way to prepare for the holy season is to order my new book, Prone to Wander: A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness. Today, January 7, is the official release date. You can buy it through the publisher, MennoMedia, and…

Entering Advent

Friends, believe it or not, Advent begins in just two days! I wanted to share a few resources with you all as we enter into this holy season. In this liminal season, I wish you holy excitement and the deep peace of Christ. Thanks for letting me be a small part of your Advent journey.…

Anticipating Advent

Advent begins in less than two weeks! That means it is a busy time for me both as a pastor and as an Advent devotional writer. I feel deeply encouraged and honored by the excitement people have expressed for my book Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way. I know that many of you…

Entering Lent

As we prepare to begin Lent next week, I want to share with you all some resources that might be helpful as you plan for spiritual formation and worship. (If, that is, you don’t already have everything planned. Which I know some of you don’t.) I just finished this devotional booklet! It contains daily reflections…