by bianca | Jan 3, 2013 | church, ministry, personal
We sat around the dining room table at my parents house on Christmas morning watching my step-kids, Parker and Ryen, open their presents and build cities and fortresses out of plastic blocks we affectionately know as Legos. We laughed as my mother reminded me that I...
by bianca | Dec 21, 2012 | church, culture, ministry
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night… A phrase we thoughtlessly read over is laden with meanings layered deep into culture. The marginalized, disenfranchised members of society were ignored by...
by bianca | Dec 17, 2012 | church, Teaching
Christmas is special time with egg nog, cookies, and in my family’s case, tamales. It’s not just food or presents or parties that should cause us to swoon and be nostalgic for peace on earth and good will towards men. But somewhere between decking the...
by bianca | Dec 12, 2012 | church, ministry, personal, Speaking
Like a weathered pair of boots. Like a morning bed. Like a leather glove. Somethings just fit well. From the moment I touched down in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the moment I flew away, I felt like family. To be honest, I didn’t know if it was commonplace to...
by bianca | Dec 10, 2012 | 100 words, church, culture, ministry
On this week’s podcast we are discussing the birds and the bees! The quintessential question regards sex and the sanctity surrounding it is discussed in a brief conversation between me and Christine. To listen to the podcast, click here. For questions, comments,...