My Journey to Becoming a Spiritual Director

My spiritual journey in adulthood has been marked by the themes of both connection and separation. I’ve always been a leader and a writer, using my gifts to write poetry, reflect on current events, discern the needs of others and encourage them on their journey. I’ve worked in politics, education, and religious institutions as a … More My Journey to Becoming a Spiritual Director

Book Review: God’s Word to Women

In 1903, Katharine C. Bushnell published a specialized study in the literal translation and interpretation of Genesis along with its theological and societal implications for women. The foreword, written by Amy Francis in 2016, describes Bushnell as “an intellectual and cultural colossus of the twentieth century”. Indeed, a brief account of Bushnell’s life reveals her … More Book Review: God’s Word to Women

Deconstruction

A little light Sunday evening musing for you. Overall, I’m writing today because I’m wondering if there is any church community locally anyone would recommend where I might fit. Friends and mentors have suggested I might seek a United or Lutheran church, or even Catholic. I’m Mennonite by culture and history, and evangelical by my life’s … More Deconstruction

From the Archives: How the Weakest Minded Got the Loudest Voices in the Vaccine Debate

Published on March 11, 2019 on sarasmanyhats.ca. There is a shortage of moderates blogging and commenting online. A shortage of the tolerant, the kind, and the educated. This is because these types of people aren’t affected by hype. But the result is rampant unchecked negative, knee-jerk spreading of fear or stupidity. The antivax movement is … More From the Archives: How the Weakest Minded Got the Loudest Voices in the Vaccine Debate

From the Archives: The Great Disconnect

Published on January 15, 2015 on sarasmanyhats.ca. Between Communication and Critical Thinking. And, yes, HOT TOPIC ALERT: I’m going to touch on vaccination in this post. Tackling communication, critical thinking, AND my personal vaccination opinions, all in ONE post? I think the internet might just IMPLODE. Community is not a new topic for my blog, … More From the Archives: The Great Disconnect