MEET JOAN BORTON
Journeying through Marriage, Disability and Faith
Joan has a truly authentic faith that is not afraid to look honestly at some of the murkier parts of life. She approaches life’s difficulties with humor, wit, and unshakeable trust in God. Her writing is a true reflection of who she is.
The Games We Play
In honor of today (where he lives, tomorrow where I live) being my one and only nephew's birthday, I share this memory. The year Nathan was 10 he received a brand new bike as a Christmas gift. He was in North Carolina, but because of his Dad's influence from years in...
A Practical Theology of Celebration
Some time ago I was part of a group discussion on feasting, fasting and faith based on Isaiah 58. One of the statements made was that "we" (Christians associated with one particular faith tradition) really need a theology of celebration. I have pondered that turn of...
Building Community in an Age of Privacy
I've been thinking about this for awhile now. Building community seems like a buzz phrase these days. Every church, business, borough, or city talk about building authentic community, a safe community or a supportive community. It is almost like "insert your...
Enhanced Benefit?
In my part time work in a financial planer's office I sometimes hear phone conversations between one of our customer service reps and fund companies. One of the questions that still catches my attention is when our rep asks the vendor if the particular product they...
It Is About Me?
Once upon a time (this is a true story, but one I have waited to tell until much time elapsed to protect the privacy of those involved) I was in conversation with someone who I felt was giving me a bit of an attitude that I was sure I did not deserve. I made a choice...
Postcards from the Journey
Six months ago Jerry and I felt a little like Abraham as we left a familiar comfortable land and began a journey toward a land we knew not of. We did not know where we were headed, but we knew Who had called us out and promised to lead us. Having been a follower of...
And Tonight’s Guest Is . . .
Less than 3 weeks ago we took hospitality and hosting to a new level when we started to share our guest room on Airbnb. Our listing went live late on a Wednesday evening. Living in a small borough we thought it would be weeks before we’d get a hit. We were wrong. ...
Prayer – At What Cost?
Today I learned of a Christian ministry that expects each employee to spend 10% of their time in prayer. In fact, they offer three corporate prayer times throughout the week because they put such a high value on prayer. I was intrigued by this, particularly because...
On a Cough and a Prayer
It’s been a rough winter in our household; but hard times keep me on the look out for God at work. This week Jerry and I have been battling some infections. The worst time is at night when a relentless hacking cough causes every muscle in my upper body to join in a...