1)Do you think of summer as a particularly good season for reading?
Yes and no. I do love to lay on a lounge chair in the shade and read a good book. Or better yet, by a body of water: lake, ocean, pool...i'm not particular. But summer is also a good time to be out and about- going to parties, fests, and just enjoying the good weather by being active.
2) Have you ever fallen asleep reading on the beach?
I really am not one for falling asleep in public places. I never was able to sleep during class at school. Too embarrassing. What if I snore or drool or something?
3) Can you recall a favorite childhood book read in the summertime?
Hmm...I think I read the boxcar children books in the summer. I loved those! I thought it would be so cool to live like that. Other favorite books were the Little House on the Prairie series, Wind in the Willows, Angelina Ballerina, and A Wrinkle in Time. I was quite a reader when I was young. I wish I read more now, but I think I need a break from reading after 8 years of college and seminary!
4) Do you have a favorite genre for light or relaxing reading?
Oh, definitely things that take my mind off "real" life. I really like Jennifer Weiner ("In Her Shoes") and the Harry Potter series.
5) What is the next book on your reading list?
Well, I have VOWED to finish Parker Palmer's "A Hidden Wholeness" before I start anything else! But my next FUN book would probably be another Jennifer Weiner book or the first James Patterson mystery book that AIM Ruth lent to me. I got into mysteries for a while in High School so I think it would be fun to pick that up again.
What do you all like to read? What are some of your favorites?
Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
I'd like a table for 945,874, 291,385,257...and counting
I'm sure it comes as no surprise to you that I love communion. I think it is one of God's miracles. To think that Jesus is present for us so easily in this way, and that he is present for all people who come to his table, is beyond understanding. But I know that it's true because I have felt him there. When I eat that flimsy little wafer (or more preferrably, that little tasty piece of bread) and I take a sip of wine, I know that God is with me. I can feel myself change on the inside.
Another thing that I love about communion is that it connects us to ALL other Christians. Christians in Grafton and Cedarburg, in Michigan, Connecticut, Brazil, Tanzania, Nicaragua, India...we are connected to Christians everywhere, all over the world, when we eat and drink at this table. We eat with young and old, black and white, republican and democrat...the list goes on and on. At God's table, we are even connected with those who are sharing the eternal feast with Christ in Heaven. That can be some comfort to know that those we miss so much are with us when we eat this meal.
Sometimes when I take communion I think about the people who have meant so much to me on my faith journey. I think about the congregation where I grew up in Lockport, IL, about my internship congregation in Saint Louis, about my "Soul Sister" friends from camp, my old pastors and professors who helped shape my faith, and of course, my mom and dad. It strengthens me to know that I am "surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1). We can cheer each other on as we run together toward Jesus, "the pioneer and perfecter of our faith." Thanks be to God for this gift of communion through time and space!
Another thing that I love about communion is that it connects us to ALL other Christians. Christians in Grafton and Cedarburg, in Michigan, Connecticut, Brazil, Tanzania, Nicaragua, India...we are connected to Christians everywhere, all over the world, when we eat and drink at this table. We eat with young and old, black and white, republican and democrat...the list goes on and on. At God's table, we are even connected with those who are sharing the eternal feast with Christ in Heaven. That can be some comfort to know that those we miss so much are with us when we eat this meal.
Sometimes when I take communion I think about the people who have meant so much to me on my faith journey. I think about the congregation where I grew up in Lockport, IL, about my internship congregation in Saint Louis, about my "Soul Sister" friends from camp, my old pastors and professors who helped shape my faith, and of course, my mom and dad. It strengthens me to know that I am "surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1). We can cheer each other on as we run together toward Jesus, "the pioneer and perfecter of our faith." Thanks be to God for this gift of communion through time and space!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Something Fun
1. what are 2 names you go by? heidi and pastor heidi (wow how interesting!)
2. name 2 things you are wearing:a black blazer and a khaki skirt (yawn again!)
3. 2 of my favorite things: my grandma murken's ring and my bed
4. 2 things i want very badly...a prius and more time in each day
5. 2 favorite pets...of course jonah. the other would be my dog growing up- a miniature schnauzer, alex. i wanted to name him abecrombie but my mom talked me out of it.
6. 2 people i'd like to see on my doorstep...my best friend kelly and steph or any of my sistern friends from seminary
7. 2 things i did last night...went to meetings at church and for a nice walk with brian and jonah.
8. 2 things i've eaten recently...pad thai and a yummy muffin (thanks lisa!)
9. favorite beverages: mmm...iced americanos with cream and i do love coca-cola, though I don't indulge in it very often.
10. 2 things on tomorrow's agenda: drive to chicago to visit friends and go to all my favorite places in my old neighborhood. (thank GOD my life has gotten more interesting though the course of this survey!)
11. what are 2 of the furthest trips in the last 5 years? nicaragua and to holden village in washington.
12. 2 favorite holidays: christmas- i love, love, love me some baby jesus- and thanksgiving- i love turkey and spending a great day with my great family.
2. name 2 things you are wearing:a black blazer and a khaki skirt (yawn again!)
3. 2 of my favorite things: my grandma murken's ring and my bed
4. 2 things i want very badly...a prius and more time in each day
5. 2 favorite pets...of course jonah. the other would be my dog growing up- a miniature schnauzer, alex. i wanted to name him abecrombie but my mom talked me out of it.
6. 2 people i'd like to see on my doorstep...my best friend kelly and steph or any of my sistern friends from seminary
7. 2 things i did last night...went to meetings at church and for a nice walk with brian and jonah.
8. 2 things i've eaten recently...pad thai and a yummy muffin (thanks lisa!)
9. favorite beverages: mmm...iced americanos with cream and i do love coca-cola, though I don't indulge in it very often.
10. 2 things on tomorrow's agenda: drive to chicago to visit friends and go to all my favorite places in my old neighborhood. (thank GOD my life has gotten more interesting though the course of this survey!)
11. what are 2 of the furthest trips in the last 5 years? nicaragua and to holden village in washington.
12. 2 favorite holidays: christmas- i love, love, love me some baby jesus- and thanksgiving- i love turkey and spending a great day with my great family.
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