a blog of writing and wandering
Two years ago, I folded my belongings into a couple of suitcases and flew to Boston. As part of a gap year between undergrad and seminary, I had signed up to work at a monastery. This monastery’s mission to provide a place of retreat for anyone who wants to come for a few days of…
Continue reading ➞ You’re hungrier than you think you are (Sermon)
This time of year, we spend a lot of time with each other. Yes, we spend a lot of time in church. But we also spend time at home—clustered around a Christmas tree with family, or traveling to see loved ones. This is a season that celebrates being together. So today, here we are—to celebrate…
planning// Being in the middle of the semester means that my life is quite regimented. I've been attempting to just keep my schedule straight between school, work, and fun (who knew that one had to schedule fun?). But the holidays are coming up, and once my assignments for the quarter are done, I'll be able…
"My son, don't let sinners entice you. Don't go when they say: 'Come with us. Let's set up a deadly ambush. Let's secretly wait for the innocent just for fun. Let's swallow up the living like the grave--whole, like those who go down into the pit. We'll find all sort of precious wealth; we'll fill…
Farmgirl Writes 