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Help me to remember

June 28, 2020 by dustyluthy Leave a Comment

I wrote this last summer, on a note on my cell phone, after a particularly pleasant youth outing, and spent some time editing it this week. In the midst of the pandemic, I’m trying to remember what “together” feels like.  God, you told your people all the time to remember.  So at this moment help … [Read more…]

Posted in: Discipleship, Sunset Shots Tagged: memory, remember, together

Respond, recognize, repent

May 27, 2020 by dustyluthy 2 Comments

I didn’t want to, but I made myself watch it a few weeks ago.  The video showing the attack and murder of Ahmaud Arbery. It shows two white men driving a pickup truck stopped and waiting for Arbery, a young black man who was reportedly out on a morning jog. Then Arbery is attacked. And … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: ahmaud arbery, breonna taylor, christian cooper, george floyd, racism, recognize, repent, respond, white privilege

Quarantine and Creativity

April 15, 2020 by dustyluthy Leave a Comment

I had such high hopes at the start of this quarantine.  I was going to write prolifically and create and take advantage of this isolation that has been thrust upon us. I was going to clean and organize and sort.  Do all the things! And then I realized how heavy this pandemic had hit me, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspirational Tagged: creativity, endurance, energy, grief, quarantine, sabbath

Talking to your children: Empowering our young people through discussion, empathy, and information

March 14, 2020 by dustyluthy Leave a Comment

As we enter uncharted territory in the weeks to come regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, I am particularly concerned for our children and teens.  Regardless of how everything plays out, this is a traumatic time for all of us with schools being closed, gatherings suspended, and work interrupted. Our routines are shattered. While we as adults … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: coronavirus, COVID19, dialogue, discussion, talking to children, teens, youth

Questions to Mother God

February 25, 2020 by dustyluthy Leave a Comment

I dropped off four women in the pouring rain today.   Under an awning of a darkened building downtown.  Memphis and some cruel trick of the blues. Without home, but not without shelter. For one night, anyway. Just a few minutes before we were in the safety of my car. Hearing one woman question the providence … [Read more…]

Posted in: Discipleship Tagged: homelessness, ministry, mother God, questions, service, volunteering

Seminary – By The Numbers

February 19, 2020 by dustyluthy Leave a Comment

Just for fun, I started calculating some of the statistics I’ve compiled over the past four years. Maybe it’s the sports writer in me coming out. It’s fun to celebrate, but it’s also important to recognize the cost and sacrifice of an achievement. Every good thing we accomplish in this life comes with some obvious … [Read more…]

Posted in: Seminary Life Tagged: seminary

Why isn’t it enough?

February 12, 2020 by dustyluthy 3 Comments

I’ve been joking that I’m not sure if I’m depressed, bored, or exhausted.  I don’t know the exact diagnosis, except to call it a malaise of mind, body, and spirit. (Don’t worry, I have a doctor’s appointment next week for a full workup just in case it’s physiological.) Up until the last week, I’ve kept … [Read more…]

Posted in: Discipleship, Inspirational Tagged: enough, future, present, purpose, rest, sabbath

First Sabbath

January 16, 2020 by dustyluthy 2 Comments

Today is my first Sabbath day as an ordained minister.  And finally, I feel like I can rest.  And breathe.  And reflect. And celebrate. And search. To mark the occasion, I’m writing a bit about it. And updating my blog.  For starters, my home page on my blog for the past four years has listed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Discipleship, Inspirational Tagged: identity, ordination, sabbath, seek

The Summer List

September 20, 2019 by dustyluthy 1 Comment

As we anxiously await summer to start waving its sweaty white flag, I wanted to highlight a few things that kept me entertained and informed that past couple months.  And I am so proud to say that each of these three ventures were created, produced, and published by my friends!! Surround yourself with good people, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: angela denker, courtney pace, freedom faith, red state christians, river folk, summer reading, wheelhouse rousters

Learning to Dream

September 16, 2019 by dustyluthy Leave a Comment

“May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!” Psalm 20:4 Shortly after my divorce, I sat in a friend’s living room, chatting about life when the conversation got serious with one simple question:  “So what are your dreams now?” I opened my mouth to answer, then shut it. I opened my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Discipleship, Seminary Life Tagged: achievement, commitment, dreaming, failure, goal setting, mutuality, rising strong
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