The story of the three trees is a traditonal folk tale. This book is one of several that are available with this story. Once upon a time, high up on a mountain top, there were three little trees who stood dreaming of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little…
Called Magazine. Just received my first copy of this magazine this week. It’s not bad, actually. Designed for women in professional ministry….that’s pastors as well as any other professional vocation in the church. I thought it was worth a look. It seems to be a Southern Living for Pastors kind of thing which I’ve never…
So I’m at the Journey of Renewal retreat this week. I have to confess that I cannot remember if it is Journey of Renewal or Journey of Wellness. I think I’ve actually seen it both ways so far. Regardless, it is a journey to some kind of renewed wellness, so you get the point. This…
A recent article about clergy stress and burnout has made the rounds as of late and has sparked both conversations and thoughts for me. The article is here, though what follows is not necessarily directly from the article itself, more the topic of clergy burnout. However, though I have said that, I will digress to…
I love my job. It’s not perfect and there are certainly things I’d like to change about it. But I love it. I get paid to read the bible. How amazing is that? During my internship year I remember realizing this and sending a classmate an email saying: did you realize we get paid to…
Shepherdess Writes 