When We Went Down to the River to Pray

November 20, 2014 By 30 Comments

[From the archives. I’m on my way back to the river today.] And Talk. And Sing. And Eat. And Rest. Sunday night, late, my dear husband picked me up at LAX. He even parked the car and came inside to meet me at the baggage claim, which I  claim as a love offering. So how was […]


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When We Went Down to the River to Pray, Part Two: With a Babe on her Hip

December 4, 2013 By 18 Comments

Christopher Williams and his Djembe. Video by Sandra Heska King.  [This post is the second in a series of reflections from the retreat I attended in November with The High Calling folks. You can find the first installment here.] At Laity Lodge, the musicians in residence aren’t there to entertain.  They are there to engage. In […]


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Whose Church Is It, Anyway?

October 17, 2013 By 8 Comments

My Wacky Little Church Fantasy: Jesus Church This nutty idea is running through my head. It started in the fellowship hall at Trabuco Canyon Community Church*. Last Sunday, after service, I stood, sipping coffee from a paper cup and nibbling on a miniature lemon and poppyseed scone, chatting with Grace and Cheryl, two sisters in Christ. The topic […]


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Stepping Aside

August 22, 2013 By 13 Comments

Mamas: It’s Your Turn In The Middle “Is that you in the middle?” My friend Megan asked the question when I shared this image on Facebook. Yes, I admitted. That’s me. In 1982.  August brought us a brand-new granddaughter. August brought us a visit from my girl and her own three littles. August brought my wonderful co-grandma Judi a precious […]


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Weekend Reflection: Compass and GPS

October 21, 2012 By

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB) Did you know that many of my blogging friends gather in quiet community on the weekends? I’m joining them  today. I […]


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