Holy Grounds: Once upon a time a young pastor headed toward the northwoods wilderness to begin her ministry. Laden with coffee, a computer and a Bible she began her work... Often in ministry I have found myself drinking holy grounds and standing on holy ground. So when I encounter the surprising presence of God, I take off my shoes, enter that holy place, accept the cup of coffee and listen to God speaking.
Another Unfinished Symphony: Life is an unfinished symphony. God holds the score in His Hands. Sometimes my life is a cymbal crash, and sometimes it is pages of counting rests. But always, He is the Conductor. (...and I hear the Coda He's written is out of this world!)... Mom of 2, wife of 1. Sibling of 6. Full time seminary student (that only proves I'm crazy!) Friend of many. Quirky sense of humor (but you knew that). Above all, passionate about becoming the person God has designed me to be.
Irrevent Reverend: Life as a pastor . . . full of surprises... First call pastor in Western Minnesota trying to figure it all out.
Confessions of a Church Hopper: I spend too much time at church. Some of my friends call me Church Lady, others say I'm addicted. But I think everyone's been put on this Earth for one thing, and for me that's teaching kids about God through music...But maybe I was put on this Earth to bake cookies. I make a mean cookie.
Stories from the Red Tent: I hope this blog can be an exercise in writing, sharing my story, understanding my history and maybe creating a story for my children that will shape and influence their future. Lofty ideals, right? Probably. Maybe that's too much to ask from a blog. I guess I'll just have to see.
Breathingroom We all need room to breathe and space to grow. This is a place to share freely whatever's on your mind... I'm the parent of two wonderful kids, both teens. I pastor a congregation in Washington state. I love to discuss all kinds of things but especially religion and politics! I love to read. I have a fun sense of humor and enjoy a good laugh, a good book, and a good drink. Not neccessarily in that order...
WELCOME ONE AND ALL!!!
AND NOW WE'LL MEET:
It is my hope to introduce both a veteran member of the group and a relative newbie in these Monday posts. Since they have already posted these on their websites here are:
reverend mother and RevKerryK:
Got blog? www.reverendmother.org
What gives you joy?
Simple joy: Browsing the drugstore--they have the best stuff there
Profound joy: Finishing a long and difficult project
Vocational joy: Preaching
Avocational joy: Poetry
Vicarious joy: Seeing my girls discover something new and delightful
Quotidian joy: The beauty of ordinary days upon days with my spouse
What is your favorite sound?
really tight harmony, especially with an interesting alto line
Describe a perfect day in your world.
Sleeping as late as I want. A leisurely breakfast involving lots of simple carbs: pancakes, biscuits... Lounging around the rest of the morning reading the paper, magazines, or books. Lunch in a funky bistro with great soups, salads and desserts. Spending the afternoon immersed in creativity--my own or someone else's (gallery, film, theater). Dinner on an outdoor patio where a cool breeze is blowing: wine and conversation
Or: Any day R and I spent in Hawaii, August 2000
What do you hope to hear once you reach the pearly gates?
Well done, good and faithful one. Nap as much as you'd like here.
You have up to 15 words: what would you put on your tombstone?
She lived life to the fullest, although she usually tried to cram too much into
What color do you prefer your pen?
blue or purple, medium point
What magazines do you subscribe to?
New Yorker, Christian Century, Brain.Child, Salon.com, Presbyterian Outlook, Presbyterians Today, Working Mother, Parents, Family Fun, Atlantic Monthly, the Hightower Lowdown, Sojourners, National Geographic, Poets and Writers, Books and Culture
Why are you cool?
Objection, assumes facts not in evidence.
What is one of your favorite memories?
R and I touring around the Anderson Valley, California, in October 1999 in a convertible, during their Halloween festival; sampling wines and enjoying elegant finger foods, the hills, covered in fall foliage, dinner at Cafe Beaujolais that evening
Got a funny story?
Yes.
What is something you want to achieve this year? This decade? This lifetime?
Year: 1. to write and be read, 2. equilibrium
Decade: 1. to settle somewhere, 2. simplicity
Lifetime: 1. deep and abiding relationships and meaningful work; 2. joy
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Got blog? www.revkerryk.blogspot.com
What gives you joy?
Simple joy: Poetry
Profound joy: Hearing my kids laugh or sing
Vocational joy: Preaching
Avocational joy: Reading
Vicarious joy: Other people's babies...
Quotidian joy: A cup of hot tea or a mocha
What is your favorite sound?
The ocean; hearing my kids laugh or sing at the ocean, priceless!
Describe a perfect day in your world.
Sleep as late as I want. Read as long as I want. Watch old movies or musicals.
What do you hope to hear once you reach the pearly gates?
The repeated phrase echoing around: "what are 'they' doing here?"
You have up to 15 words: what would you put on your tombstone?
She lived well, laughed often and loved much.
What color do you prefer your pen?
Blue
What magazines do you subscribe to?
Christian Century, Disciples World
Why are you cool?
Because I embrace my dorkiness
What is one of your favorite memories?
Being with my family this summer in Hawaii.
Got a funny story?
Preaching a trial sermon in seminary at a small, rural church and having an older man point out to me as I shook hands afterword that my shoulder pad had worked its way from my shoulder into the front of my v-neck dress, so it looked like I was trying to pad my bra or something!
What is something you want to achieve this year? This decade? This lifetime?
Year: Independence
AND NOW WE'LL MEET:
It is my hope to introduce both a veteran member of the group and a relative newbie in these Monday posts. Since they have already posted these on their websites here are:
reverend mother and RevKerryK:
Got blog? www.reverendmother.org
What gives you joy?
Simple joy: Browsing the drugstore--they have the best stuff there
Profound joy: Finishing a long and difficult project
Vocational joy: Preaching
Avocational joy: Poetry
Vicarious joy: Seeing my girls discover something new and delightful
Quotidian joy: The beauty of ordinary days upon days with my spouse
What is your favorite sound?
really tight harmony, especially with an interesting alto line
Describe a perfect day in your world.
Sleeping as late as I want. A leisurely breakfast involving lots of simple carbs: pancakes, biscuits... Lounging around the rest of the morning reading the paper, magazines, or books. Lunch in a funky bistro with great soups, salads and desserts. Spending the afternoon immersed in creativity--my own or someone else's (gallery, film, theater). Dinner on an outdoor patio where a cool breeze is blowing: wine and conversation
Or: Any day R and I spent in Hawaii, August 2000
What do you hope to hear once you reach the pearly gates?
Well done, good and faithful one. Nap as much as you'd like here.
You have up to 15 words: what would you put on your tombstone?
She lived life to the fullest, although she usually tried to cram too much into
What color do you prefer your pen?
blue or purple, medium point
What magazines do you subscribe to?
New Yorker, Christian Century, Brain.Child, Salon.com, Presbyterian Outlook, Presbyterians Today, Working Mother, Parents, Family Fun, Atlantic Monthly, the Hightower Lowdown, Sojourners, National Geographic, Poets and Writers, Books and Culture
Why are you cool?
Objection, assumes facts not in evidence.
What is one of your favorite memories?
R and I touring around the Anderson Valley, California, in October 1999 in a convertible, during their Halloween festival; sampling wines and enjoying elegant finger foods, the hills, covered in fall foliage, dinner at Cafe Beaujolais that evening
Got a funny story?
Yes.
What is something you want to achieve this year? This decade? This lifetime?
Year: 1. to write and be read, 2. equilibrium
Decade: 1. to settle somewhere, 2. simplicity
Lifetime: 1. deep and abiding relationships and meaningful work; 2. joy
------------------------------------
Got blog? www.revkerryk.blogspot.com
What gives you joy?
Simple joy: Poetry
Profound joy: Hearing my kids laugh or sing
Vocational joy: Preaching
Avocational joy: Reading
Vicarious joy: Other people's babies...
Quotidian joy: A cup of hot tea or a mocha
What is your favorite sound?
The ocean; hearing my kids laugh or sing at the ocean, priceless!
Describe a perfect day in your world.
Sleep as late as I want. Read as long as I want. Watch old movies or musicals.
What do you hope to hear once you reach the pearly gates?
The repeated phrase echoing around: "what are 'they' doing here?"
You have up to 15 words: what would you put on your tombstone?
She lived well, laughed often and loved much.
What color do you prefer your pen?
Blue
What magazines do you subscribe to?
Christian Century, Disciples World
Why are you cool?
Because I embrace my dorkiness
What is one of your favorite memories?
Being with my family this summer in Hawaii.
Got a funny story?
Preaching a trial sermon in seminary at a small, rural church and having an older man point out to me as I shook hands afterword that my shoulder pad had worked its way from my shoulder into the front of my v-neck dress, so it looked like I was trying to pad my bra or something!
What is something you want to achieve this year? This decade? This lifetime?
Year: Independence
Decade: Entering a creative, spiritual writing program
Lifetime: To own my home
Be sure to check this spot next week when a mission idea will be highlighted. If you have a mission idea you would like to share please email it to: missionmoment@gmail.com
Lifetime: To own my home
Be sure to check this spot next week when a mission idea will be highlighted. If you have a mission idea you would like to share please email it to: missionmoment@gmail.com
Oh this is cool and meet and greet.
ReplyDeleteI brought some coffee and cinamon rolls to the party. Welcome one and all.
will smama, may other RevGalBlogPals e-mail you for a list of the questions, for future Meet and Greets?
ReplyDeleteHeh. I'm glad there is another RevGal who can embrace her dorkiness. Actually, my dorkiness might be more like "geekliness" but close enough.
ReplyDeleteRevGal Dorks, unite!
Move over dorks, I'm joining you.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I think a great tshirt would have on it:
Embrace dorkism. Dorks unite!
There are 15 questions and folks are asked to answer 10 or even come up with their own. I would LOVE for people to email me for the questions. It would help my process a lot:
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Help! "Holy Grounds" is blank -- anyone else have luck finding the page?
ReplyDeleteGreat intros. Amazing how much the two have in common. It will be interesting to see if that trend continues..I expect that it will.
ReplyDeletePink Shoes, Holy Grounds seems to have reappeared today! Try visiting again.
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