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Memory Lane Is Dark and Full of Potholes
Friends, it has been a looong time since I wrote in this blog. A hot minute. Ages and ages. A month of Sundays. Way too long, in fact. Things get in the way of writing, like life and, for me, insecurity. But I am feeling it today, so aren’t you glad?? If you are one…
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What does “bold” mean to you?
The title of this blog is Crazy Bold Faith. When I started it four years ago, I was on fire for God, grateful for grace and second chances, and excited about new and limitless ministry opportunities. Now here I am, almost done with seminary and working in church world. And while I am still eternally…
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Down on the Corner; Out There in the Street
I have a question for you. If someone asked you to join them in a day of street ministry (literally walking up to strangers on the street and speaking with them and praying with them), what would your initial reaction be? Excitement? Or bone-chilling dread? Be honest, now. We’re all friends here. My reaction was…
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Why? Because she must.
Today I want to tell you about a turning point in my journey: the day my college professor told me I could not be a pastor. Because I am a woman. This professor taught a theology class I was taking in seminary, you know, so I could be a pastor. Now, this discussion approaches thorny…
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Let’s Talk About Miracles
I’ve been away for awhile, I know. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a Pisces or a perfectionist, but I have an all-or-nothing personality and if I cannot think of exactly the right thing to write, I don’t write at all. Yeah, definitely perfectionist. I’m working on that. Sunday at church our pastor posed…
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Adios, Facebook
In news that might shock some people and mean absolutely nothing to others: I have decided to delete my facebook account. It really is a big change, and one I am both happy and a little nervous about, so I wanted to share my reasoning behind the decision. Why I am turning off Facebook? Quitting…
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The Thorn in My Side
Are there any gardeners in the audience? How about people who love rose bushes? And how about people who like pruning rose bushes? You can’t see me, but I am not raising my hand. We moved into a new house two months ago, and now that the weather has warmed up, I am finally tackling…
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Letter to a Struggling Church
I love my church (current and past). And by church, I don’t mean the building, I mean the people. I feel a deep connection and love for those that I’ve worshipped with, served with, prayed with, and cried with over the years. Even if I didn’t feel that connection I would still love my church…
Emily Howard, Writer 