My husband and co-pastor, Tony, and I have taken to quoting Dr. Becky, psychotherapist and parenting expert, who says, “Good parents aren’t perfect. Good parents

With our annual Oscar party coming up, my husband, Tony, and I have been watching our way through the Best Picture nominees. Last night was

I always preach the same wedding sermon. I’m not sure if other pastors do this too. Honestly it feels a bit like cheating. But I

Once upon a time, way back in my seminary days, I found myself weeping in my library cubicle. I was reading “In One Body Through

Disclaimer: Sherman Street, this is not written for you. You’re doing just fine. Thank you for that. Disclaimer #2: To everyone else, if you find

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in

With the coming of spring comes the return of a grief that I have just been discovering over the last few years.  A couple of

Nativity scenes are great for reminding us of all of the parts of the Christmas story: the angel, the wise men, the shepherds, and of

It’s time to throw a party. It’s time to sing and dance and jump on a trampoline and bake a cake and throw confetti. It’s