Family – Page 22 – The Lutheran Zephyr

Child of God, Child of Divorce

I am both – a child of God by baptism, and a child of divorce by legal settlement some 28 years ago. And even at age 31, the legacy of my parents’ divorce continues to inform and influence my daily life. It is a pervasive kind of presence, an all-too-consistant constant in my life. ThroughContinue reading “Child of God, Child of Divorce”

Between Two Worlds

Between Two Worlds is a new, groudbreaking book about the effects of divorce on children. The basic premise is that even though outright conflict between divorced parents may not exist, children of divorce bear the conflict within themselves. They are emotionally torn between two worlds – one of mom, one of dad, and often withContinue reading “Between Two Worlds”

First Time and First Steps

Today my wife presided at the Lord’s Table for the first time (she was ordained last week), and it was marvellous. I am so excited for her – she has been blessed by God with so many gifts for service in the Church. Just seeing her up on the altar this morning, listening to herContinue reading “First Time and First Steps”

She Did It!

Today my wife became ABD – All But Dissertation. She completed the last of her exams for the PhD program in Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Next comes ordination, teaching as an adjunct professor at two seminaries next semester, and writing one mean dissertation on adult faith formation. But now, celebration. Jessicah, I’m soContinue reading “She Did It!”

Cutting the Cable

My wife, daughter and I are moving next week. We live amidst boxes and chaos (OK, the chaos is a constant, but the boxes are new). This move will represent some changes in the way we’ve lived for the past two years. You see, we’re moving from student housing at Princeton Theological Seminary (where myContinue reading “Cutting the Cable”