RevGalBlogPals

It's here!  It's here!  PENTECOST is finally here!  Can I get an "Amen"?If you were suffering through the Easter lectionary like I was, you are ready like I am for a big ol' tongues of fire, rushing wind, out-pouring of languages Pentecost celebration!  I am so ready.Too bad hardly anyone will be th

Very quickly;  this week1. What has encouraged you?2. What has inspired you?3. What has challenged you?4. What has made you smile?5. What has brought a lump to your throat or a tear to you eye in a good way?As always, let us know in comments if you play. Even better, get in the habit of posting a di

Summertime can be a challenging time to gather people in person around a Bible or other book study.  Our sister brings an idea for a Facebook group bible study, and would like to hear from some of us who have had some experience with this means of interaction.Somewhere, sometime during Lent an idea

Today's post leads to an extensive discussion in the comments at Reflectionary. Join in the conversation at Martha's place, won't you?I’ve been writing vignettes about my past, and there are more to come, as I try to reach a deeper understanding of myself and how I got to be the age I am without f

What would we do now?We open with prayer (prayer from this liturgy site)Call to WorshipL: The Day of Pentecost is here:P: the day when the flames of faith dance in our hearts.L: The Day of Pentecost is here:P: the day when our babbling speech becomes the Good News for the world.L: The Day of

"In Her Own Words"Ministers are handlers of words -- handlers of The Word -- although our time with words and Word is often shortened or strained by a variety of responsibilities.So join us for Big Event 6.0 to enjoy an un-rushed, playful time with words that will encourage your spirit, enhance your

One afternoon, while running errands, my husband and I saw this peculiar looking goose/duck. Apparently it lives with a group of other water fowl, primarily ducks, along a waterway that runs through town. The bird is an attention catcher. Our readings this week grabbed my attention. First I have won

After lots of rain and high temperatures, the flea population has mushroomed in Corpus Christi, TX, more specifically in our home! We have three dogs and one indoor cat, who have had their monthly flea treatments to no avail. Unfortunately, my female body is the one the fleas love to bite. So as you

It’s wedding season…and our first wedding question of the season!I have my very first couple to walk through the premarital requirements of the Episcopal church.  They are a thoughtful late-20s couple, both professional.  One is Christian, one is Hindu.  Both sets of parents are still married and bo