I was raised in the church. I don’t remember a day of my life where I didn’t say a prayer or feel connected to God. When I was in pre-school I saw angelic figures in church, in nature, in the night sky, in my bedroom. Yours truly , in the center, dressed for… Continue reading What is a Spiritual Journey?
7 Keys to Fabulous Office Feng Shui
It’s easy to get caught up in work-a-day chaos. Busyness, meetings, communications, and production take over and we lose sense of who we are. All too often, our work owns us and not the other way round. When was the last time you took a step back and honestly considered whether or not your office… Continue reading 7 Keys to Fabulous Office Feng Shui
Survival Guide for Grief
I’ve learned about grief and trauma on a personal level. Through death of loved ones, friends battling addictions, diagnoses and sudden onset of disease, and facing unprecedented natural disasters and the aftermath of restoration. Trauma strikes at unexpected times and never asks our permission. I’ve learned about grief and trauma as a pastor. Walking alongside… Continue reading Survival Guide for Grief
Keys to Surviving Change & Trauma
When I moved away from home to go to school, I cried myself to sleep every night for the first week. I had wanted to go to this school. I had begged for the change, studied with a tutor to get the needed entrance exam scores, and worked extra hours to help pay my way.… Continue reading Keys to Surviving Change & Trauma
RevWren’s Christian Feng Shui Process
I’ve been re-arranging furniture since I was six. In my earliest childhood memories, I am adjusting rooms in my parent’s home. Whenever mama was away I’d take advantage of daddy’s agreeable personality and start moving things. Mama would come home to find the living room rearranged, the mantle redecorated, the patio layout reshuffled, or the… Continue reading RevWren’s Christian Feng Shui Process
Introduction to Christian Feng Shui
Quick introduction to Christian Feng Shui
Happier Sermon Wk 5: How to Keep your Resolution Resolve
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 9-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 1 all the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women… Continue reading Happier Sermon Wk 5: How to Keep your Resolution Resolve
Happiness Sermon 4: Why spiritual gifts matter
1 Corinthians 12: 1-7 12 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says… Continue reading Happiness Sermon 4: Why spiritual gifts matter
Happiness Sermon 3: Strategies for Keeping Resolutions
Matthew 5:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 5 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for… Continue reading Happiness Sermon 3: Strategies for Keeping Resolutions
Happiness Sermon 2: How to Write Helpful Resolutions
Genesis 12:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 12 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be… Continue reading Happiness Sermon 2: How to Write Helpful Resolutions