Author: Tending to the Margins

Midlife is about giving birth to a lot of new things, as I was reminded in a devotional piece writtenContinue Reading

I’ve been outdoors looking for Easter today. Signs of resurrection are everywhere: In the renewed friendship with the neighbors, whomContinue Reading

I’m positively starved for a bit of GRACE this week, and so I’m scrapping the doggone lectionary and focusing on JohnContinue Reading

The statued Samaritan woman defiantly dares Jesus with the above question as she stares down into his face. Like aContinue Reading

Not long ago an unsuspecting man was asked by a questioner, “So when did you become a Christian?” “Uhh…well, IContinue Reading

I’ve heard people confuse the purpose of the ashes on Ash Wednesday for a long time. “It’s a reminder ofContinue Reading

Jesus says these bizarre words in reference to how we are invited to respond when someone treats us or anotherContinue Reading

I nursed both of my babies past their second birthdays, so I know a bit about the pleasures and trevailsContinue Reading

At Metro airport last night, the traffic was often at a standstill entering the McNamara Terminal as demonstrators’ signs, peacefulContinue Reading

Spoiler alert: you might be really disappointed in the state of my soul if you keep reading. Last week IContinue Reading