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A 2022 Writing Wrap-Up

I’m about to celebrate my first year with WordPress. I launched this site on January 1st after years of going back and forth about making a change, and I think it’s been a positive one. This new online space has fit my overall desires both for a personal site and the shift in my bloggingContinue reading “A 2022 Writing Wrap-Up”

Third Week of Advent: Prepare

Previously: Options, Intention This year I’ve been thinking about Advent since July. It’s the first time in a few years that I’ve done this. When I was a pastor, I’d say mid- to late summer was usually when I’d begin planning for it, if only in very small amounts. August or September would be whenContinue reading “Third Week of Advent: Prepare”

Second Week of Advent: Intention

Previously: Options When I was a pastor, it was easy for me to feel close to God. I was immersed in the work of the church: administration, budgets, coordinating and planning activities, sitting in on meetings. I was a CEO in practice in many ways, and for me it varied between drudgery and fulfillment. ButContinue reading “Second Week of Advent: Intention”