-
Pastors, Congregants, Friends, and the Complex Dynamics of It All
Pastoral relationships can be difficult to navigate, and friendships within their congregation of service are even more difficult.
-
2025: What I Lost, What I Found, and What I Protected
In 2025, I learned to set meaningful boundaries rooted in self-care and emotional honesty. Letting go of unrepairable relationships and recognizing my role in past dynamics allowed for personal growth. Boundaries became essential for preserving my well-being, showing that love does not require unlimited availability, but rather, respect for oneself.
-
A High and Holy Day
That was who Mike Codgill was. A giant. A steady witness of what it means to follow Jesus. A mentor who mentored by simply being fully himself. A professor who challenged, listened, and encouraged. Someone who believed deeply in the church, in thoughtful theological education, and in the kind of…
-
Advent in Mister Rogers Neighborhood
As a child, I didn’t track just how important that was, but as an adult, I have come to realize that sitting in Mister Rogers’ living room each week was as formative for who I am today as any other regular experience in my childhood…
-
Advent Two: Peace.
It is a word many of us hold close, yet often feel slipping through our fingers. We watch a world torn by conflict and cruelty and wonder if peace. . .
-
Advent One: Hope
What is this first Sunday in Advent might bring the hope we need, even if we’re not prepared—or even looking—for it?
