Category Archives: Church Happenings

Trying to move on

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

I spent a couple of days writing a letter to Rob, the elder who betrayed the shepherd so badly.  The emotions of “betrayal” in the Easter season were great.  Consequently, I decided it was time.  This is the letter I … Continue reading →

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GRR!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

Last night we visited with Phil at small group.  He still attends the church.  He was evaluating the decisions of leadership.  His analysis had to do with the failure to communicate the plan of staff reduction, and do what needed … Continue reading →

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Ranking of Favorites

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

This morning Derrick and I were talking about a song we had heard…  It has a line saying, “I would rather be 10 people’s favorite thing than than 100 people’s 10th favorite thing. Hmm.  I wonder if this was the … Continue reading →

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“Save Us, God!”

Posted on December 23, 2012 by admin

A couple of days ago I heard an update on T.  He is not doing well.  In fact the one sharing alluded to a nervous breakdown. T was fired at the same time as the Shepherd.  One of the elders … Continue reading →

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Inside a Hurting Soul

Posted on October 31, 2012 by admin

It seems the hurt should be healed by now.  But it is not. I hurt that the Church, or church, rejected me.  I hurt that the Shepherd is so battered.  I hurt that I don’t have a church to call … Continue reading →

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Why I like Football

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

Peyton Manning is Back.  After a tumultuous year, he has found a home in Denver.  He played a very solid game against Pittsburgh and lead the Broncos to victory. One of the things that stood out in reading the article … Continue reading →

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Silence or Speak?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by admin

Yesterday the Shepherd preached for a funeral at the church he pastored.  I attended and had several people approach me.  They wanted to tell me how good I looked.  Several expressed sadness at how things worked out. I find myself … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by admin

It is an “interesting time” in my life.  With the brain tumor, I was already struggling with my identity.  Now, I am not a Shepherd’s wife either.  I do not know my role in the Church anymore… I don’t even … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Supper or Exclusion?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

1 Corinthians 11 17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good.18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some … Continue reading →

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A Letter to June

Posted on August 14, 2012 by admin

Dear June, I saw you at church Sunday.  You were kind enough to come and speak to me.  For that I am grateful.  You sasked how I was doing.  I honestly replied, “Not very well.” I have replayed the conversation … Continue reading →

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