you cannot bend on trans rights because maybe you're next, but also you cannot bend on trans rights because they are human beings with dignity and inherent value and throwing them or anyone else to the wolves is abhorent

What makes a luncheon so much fancier than a lunch?

The worst part of time changes is that I'm never hungry at the "right" times but I AM hungry at all of the other times.

I found democracy, y'all. It's crowded into the Iowa State Capitol.

Shopping for a youth overnight event at church is great because you get to shop like your inner thirteen year old always wanted without the judgement.

Signed, popcorn, cupcakes, donuts, and a dozen two-liters of pop

Julian of Norwich lived through a most turbulent era, rife with unrest and the Black Death, and more.

But I take comfort in her refrain: "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."

It is a prayer, a hope, a longing.

Don't let your kids buy yellow bath bombs 😬

Yes (as far as you mentally can). Half of the US is in an abusive relationship w/ Tr*mp (tho the rest of us are stuck too). Anyone who has been a friend to someone in an abusive relationship knows that no one leaves until they’re ready. Then you welcome them, no judgment. (But yes to consequences)

"Bibles are really important. They help us learn about Jesus. But napping is also important. It helps us grow."

Listen to the seven-year-olds.

Church is not an adult space that we allow children to come into. Church is a common space where we belong together. #ext25

Listening to music with my kids when "99 Red Balloons" comes on.

10yo: "What's this song about?"

Me: "Humanity's tendency to overreact to the unknown with violence."

Parenting toward peace.