In seminary I was just an hour’s train ride from Manhattan. Upon hearing this, when my little sister came to visit, she insisted that we go into the city for an adventure. We loaded up all our tourist gear (huge cameras, ridiculous sandals, cross-body bags… yeah, we were stylin’) and hopped on the Staten Island Ferry. … More Pesto, Hamlet, Desperation, and Love * 10 Minute Devotional
Disclaimer: This post is about breastfeeding. It will talk about, you know, breasts. If that makes you squeamish, then this post isn’t for you. You can eat like a team of oxen and not gain weight Sure, you might not lose all the baby weight that quickly if you’re eating nine meals a day, but the baby needs milk … More 10 Things No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
I live in California. AKA paradise. Except for home prices, traffic, and the occasional earthquake, it’s pretty amazing here. One of my favorite parts of southern California is the palm tree. You can’t throw a rock in my neighborhood without hitting one. You can’t drive a block without spotting one. To me, palm trees say: … More Let Your Roots Be Crazy * 10 Minute Devotional
This guest post was written by the lovely and talented Stacey Philpot of Chronically Whole. Originally posted at For Every Mom. Here are 10 signs you’re raising one of them. (Solidarity, sister) You go through a box of cereal and a gallon of milk a day. You might as well tell the delivery truck to skip the grocery store and … More 10 Signs You Might Be the Parent of a Teenager
Chaplaincy education is intense. Most Presbyterian ministers-in-training are required to go through it before ordination, most often in a hospital setting. It’s great preparation for ministry since you see lots of suffering and a good bit of death. You get to know families and patients and nurses and doctors and you witness some of the most difficult bits … More Ninja Rowing
My husband hates awkward conversations. Back when we were dating, there would be a natural pause in the conversation and he’d turn red and look at me with fear and say, “Well, this is awkward.” I think conversational silences are nice – a way to breathe and regroup and think and just be together. But … More Seasoned with Salt * 10 Minute Devotional
Let’s just say getting old isn’t for the faint of heart… Some of your parts get creaky My husband had minor knee surgery a few weeks ago, and the surgeon prepped him by saying, “Well, for younger people, we do one thing, but for older people like you…” At that point my husband stopped listening because those … More 10 Things No One Told You About Your 30s
When I think all the technological innovations that have happened since I was a college student, it makes my head spin. Smart phones, tablets, wearables. Facebook, Spotify, Pinterest. Don’t even get me started on Twitter. As a college sophomore, I remember laughing at the one student who had a hands-free bluetooth for his phone. I’m sure … More Unplugging for Life
My three year old son is rarely blatantly disobedient. Sure, he’ll occasionally steal a toy from another kid on the playground, and I’ve had to tell him more than once that his feet do not belong on his dinner plate. But by and large he’s an easy kid. A good listener. Which is why I … More The Wages of Cin-namon * 10 Minute Devotional
Ever wonder what it’s like to be married to the ministry? Since my husband and I are both pastors, we understand this one from the inside out. From my position as pastor’s wife, here’s what I’ve learned. 1. You understand the Saturday crabbies Sunday morning is serious. There’s a lot that goes into it behind the scenes, and the … More 10 Signs You Married a Pastor
Courtney Ellis 