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Dear, Henley June, Today is Ash Wednesday. We Methodist love this High-Church tradition because the outward sign of the grey cross symbolizes an inward change of being claimed by Christ. One Ash Wednesday scripture from Matthew 6 speaks of praying to the Creator within a secret space (as opposed to the showy prayers of the…

Dear, Henley June, A dozen posts ago I began this blog as my accountability in sharing my favorite soul-shaping stories/advice with you. Yes-you: the child who has yet to exist. We have all been taught that those who wish to write well must have an audience and a deadline. You are my audience and the…

Dear, Henley June, I am trying to polish up all of my areas of growth before you arrive. I want to be at my best when I meet you. I figure the longer it takes to get pregnant, the more time I have to figure this whole parenting/life thing out, the better! Oh, who am…

Dear,Henley June,                       When one serves on a church staff, her schedule differs greatly from the rest of the world’s. For example, the world (including your Father) is on vacation this week. Why? Christmas is only two days away. However, while the rest of the world is slowing down and sleeping in, our team’s anxiety…

Dear,  Henley June,             About a year ago, our microwave broke. Being the frugal ones that we are, we voted to see how long we could survive without one. Not to mention our counter space is limited. Thanks to our toaster-oven, we are content without a microwave. I cannot say this was the case our…

Dear, Henley June, Like most parents, your father and I will strive to give you a nurturing childhood. Your father and I were richly blessed by parents and grandparents who loved us to the best of their ability (and then some). As I look back over my childhood, one thing is for certain-I was never…

  Dear, Henley June, This story has no theological implications whatsoever, well that’s not true; for every moments is dripping with theological implications. Regardless of its depth, this story from my single days is just downright funny. My mom and two sisters were visiting me from Texas. Now, when I travel, I intentionally avoid eating…

Dear, Henley  June, Although you have yet to be born, I think of you often. I wonder WHAT wondrous acts God will call you to do. More importantly, I wonder WHO he will call you to be. The term ‘calling’ is thrown around quite often in the ecclesial world. I wish this were the case for the…

 Dear, Henley June,               While your Father and I want you to stay true to your God-given gifts and work hard, we also want you to have the joy of a strong friendships. This is one of God’s greatest gifts. We were created for community. Maintaining healthy, transparent friendships is a spiritual discipline that takes grace…

  Rest Self-care is key. A healthy family is comprised of healthy individuals. One cannot play hard or work hard without a time of rejuvenation. We will honor our limits. Our daily rhythm will be balanced out with times when we walk more slowly and talk more softly.   Work With our talents and recourses,…