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Wrestling with Shifting Faith in a Restless World

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    Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday

    Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex, Today I turn 40 years old. To you, that sounds ancient I know. But trust me, once you turn 40 it won’t… Read more “Dear Nefoos: On My 40th Birthday”

    September 8, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Pride Month Feature: Mariko and Rachel Tinaya

    I’m thrilled to introduce you all to Mariko and Rachel Tinaya with their beautiful children, Eli and Sparrow. I first met Mariko when I began my grad… Read more “Pride Month Feature: Mariko and Rachel Tinaya”

    June 15, 2018 by erinbecky123

    Bread

    There is an especial quality of healing in the smell of baking bread. For me, it is not just any bread but the warm, yeasty smell of… Read more “Bread”

    March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 by Erin Thomas

    Bombadil House

    When my eldest nephew was about 18 months old, we began to introduce him to the playhouse/treehouse my father — his grandpa — had built here. As… Read more “Bombadil House”

    September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    I Can Enjoy This

    “Compassion is not only relevant to those who are blameless victims, but also to those whose suffering stems from failures, personal weakness, or bad decisions. You know,… Read more “I Can Enjoy This”

    August 7, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    I Have Father’s Smile

    I have my dad’s smile. It was a common refrain for me to hear growing up: “You look so much like your dad!” And it’s true. I… Read more “I Have Father’s Smile”

    June 18, 2017June 18, 2017 by Erin Thomas

    Damien’s Light: On Sharing Secret Grief

    Saturday morning I woke up, padded around in my pajamas, made a light breakfast, and checked my newsfeed. It was as normal a Saturday morning as ever… Read more “Damien’s Light: On Sharing Secret Grief”

    August 8, 2016August 10, 2016 by Erin Thomas

    “Pose!”: Thoughts on Being Too Mindful

    “Mrs.Brown, Mrs.Brown! Please let me down!” “Not until you say my favourite colour!” What a crazy Easter. Nefoo #3 turned two on the 27th, and Nefoo #1… Read more ““Pose!”: Thoughts on Being Too Mindful”

    April 2, 2016 by Erin Thomas

    Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex: Letting Mercy Lead

    Dear boys, You are growing faster every time I blink. I’ve loved every stage you all have (and still are) growing through: your first infant cries; first… Read more “Dear Cubbie, Dodger, & Rex: Letting Mercy Lead”

    September 18, 2015 by Erin Thomas
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