Tag Archives: Christianity

God’s on the subway

Posted on April 1, 2019 by isplainasjane

Recently I went to New York with Tom, Lauren, and Eloise.  We went in celebration of Eloise’s 7th birthday.  Seemed only fitting that a seven year old named Eloise should have an “Eloise” tea party at the Plaza (remember the … Continue reading →

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antidote to failure

Posted on December 4, 2018 by isplainasjane

My seminary education began through an extension program Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary offered in Houston. I was serving as a pastoral care associate at the time and I would work during the day and take classes two nights a week. … Continue reading →

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a few little things, a very big deal

Posted on June 28, 2018 by isplainasjane

This past week we had one of those Sundays when the unexpected became the theme of morning worship. I’m sure we’ve all had those days when, despite well laid plans, things simply go…well, by another plan. Or perhaps, Another’s plan. … Continue reading →

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little bits of redemption

Posted on January 30, 2018 by isplainasjane

Now that I’m preaching regularly I thought I might share some weekly messages.  Since I don’t use notes when I preach I’m sure this message came out a little differently last Sunday but I’ve written it so that you might … Continue reading →

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a beautiful mess

Posted on December 24, 2017 by isplainasjane

It’s right about dawn Christmas Eve morning. All is still and calm. I love this time of the morning when the whole day is full of possibility. What I’m chewing on is… birth. Specifically the birth of Jesus. Thousands, maybe … Continue reading →

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my new neighbors

Posted on June 28, 2017 by isplainasjane

So, I’m back at the pink chapel. It’s blazing hot outside and I’m grateful for the cool quiet of this space. I am thinking about the man who told me about finding the Holy Spirit in this place. Or rather, the … Continue reading →

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a matter of taste

Posted on May 31, 2017 by isplainasjane

On Easter Sunday our five year old granddaughter, Eloise, took her first communion at the Episcopal church where they belong and Tom and I are presently attending with them. She could have taken it earlier but she and her parents … Continue reading →

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at home here

Posted on April 12, 2017 by isplainasjane

It’s been a year since we moved “home” to Corpus Christi. In some ways it seems like we have always been here, like we had not been away for thirty years. There’s one street in particular that has not changed … Continue reading →

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holding noise

Posted on March 14, 2017 by isplainasjane

There is a constant ringing in my ears. It’s been my companion for as long as I can remember. Seriously. You know the chirping of cicadas? Or, the irritating scratchy squeal of feedback in a sound system? Combine the two … Continue reading →

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the dirt on soil

Posted on March 1, 2017 by isplainasjane

We are body of soil. Soil, body of potential. Christ, completion of soil. Ground of being incarnate. Soil fully embodied. Soil fully divine. To nurture soil is to thank history, our elder. to nurture future, our child. to love neighbor, … Continue reading →

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