Unchained Melodye

Surely, Your goodness and faithfulness have chased me every day of my life

  • A Thankful Heart in the Chaordic Seasons of Life

    Brent introduced the word to our Washington church family several years ago (from a book he was reading). And now “chaordic” is one of our family’s favorite words. We probably like it because it describes so much of our family life. I like it because it’s one of those paradoxical kind of words. And if Continue reading

  • Saying Goodbye Again and Hoping it’s a "See Ya Later"

    Here we go again. If planning a wedding for my baby girl wasn’t emotional enough, we are now planning our goodbyes … yet again. Barring an unexpected turn of events, we will be hugging our three guys goodbye next week. The timing is such that it falls just short of a year (by about three Continue reading

  • Pastor Appreciation Month: What NOT to Say

    In some Christian circles in the US, October is Pastor’s Appreciation Month. As a PK and a PW, I have been blessed with so much from so many for so long. Of course, there have been days … and weeks … and even months … that I wanted OUT. But mostly, I’ve loved being IN. Continue reading

  • Breaking Free: The Idolatry of Perfection

    I don’t think of myself as the type person who leaves things undone. By “nature” I finish things. In fact, I usually err on the side of not starting something if I am unsure that I will finish it because I’m easily annoyed at uncompleted projects. Being this way is typically more problematic than it Continue reading

  • Obedience Begins with Humility

    I work for a leadership development company. I love what I learn as I work. One of the most impressive and effective training sessions we do is “Managing Conflict”. In that session, there is much information regarding how we communicate. One facet of effective communication is recognizing the impact/intent dynamic. As we communicate with others day Continue reading