When a Minister Dies

Ministers are people who answer God’s call to serve the world, offering the love and hope of the good news of God’s redeeming love. But what happens when a minister of the good news dies from suicide? How do we wrap our hearts and minds around the suicide of a minister? The minister who preachedContinue reading “When a Minister Dies”

Christmas in Rehab: 5 Things My Brother Learned

My brother Scott spent this Christmas in rehab thousands of miles away from home. In my book I share what it’s like to be his sister and to witness his struggle with bipolar disorder and addiction. Scott just got home yesterday, so I asked him about Christmas in rehab, in search of answers to whyContinue reading “Christmas in Rehab: 5 Things My Brother Learned”

Alone the Longest Night

Tonight is the longest night. As a way to mark this significant day, people will enter into houses of worship to light candles and pray. There will be silence and singing, speaking and listening. There will be tears. It’s an important worshipping moment in the life of the church because in the midst of theContinue reading “Alone the Longest Night”