When you roll into a new decade of life, people start asking if you feel whatever your age is. The answer for me is yes. I feel 40. My driver’s license still says I’m 4’11”, but I’m reminded at every check-up that I’m steadily shrinking. Besides my compressing spine and forehead wrinkles, I have muchContinue reading “At 40: Shrinking in Height, Growing in Grace”
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Diversified Giving Portfolio
A Heartfelt & Strategic Approach to Giving I’m an artsy type, and I tend to make decisions with my emotions. When I see a need that tugs at my heart, I think, Yes! Let’s help! Planning, strategizing, and big-picture thinking? Not exactly my strong suit. Fortunately, my husband is both creative and logical, and heContinue reading “Diversified Giving Portfolio”
Reflections After Christmas
The Gospel of Luke, Poverty, and the Birth of Jesus This post was inspired by an assignment I wrote during seminary for a class on the Gospels. Now that the Christmas decorations are coming down and there’s nothing but crumbs in the cookie tins, it’s a good time to reflect on what Luke’s Gospel revealsContinue reading “Reflections After Christmas”
Lo Hicimos–We Did It
…and I can’t get Dora the Explorer’s celebration song out of my head. I’m overjoyed to share that I’ve officially graduated from seminary with a Master of Arts in Ministry! This milestone is one I’ve dreamed about for years, and reaching it has been both humbling and rewarding. Balancing seminary studies with work and familyContinue reading “Lo Hicimos–We Did It”
Focus & Procrastination: The Struggle is Real
When I first started seminary, I was all set on pursuing a degree in Biblical Studies. But somewhere along the way I realized that I’m drawn to working with people more than mastering ancient biblical languages. Don’t get me wrong, Greek and Hebrew are fascinating! I just stink at memorizing, and I’m going to takeContinue reading “Focus & Procrastination: The Struggle is Real”
Big Announcement
Nope—it’s not a surprise baby, unless you include our Border Collie. A Dream Fulfilled: Enrolling in Seminary For years, I’ve carried a deep desire to attend seminary—a longing to grow in my knowledge of God’s Word and to be better equipped for ministry. I’m thrilled to share that the time is finally right. I’ve enrolledContinue reading “Big Announcement”
A New Chapter
In the summer of 2020, my husband and I transitioned from our previous church, seeking a new place for both work and worship. We began attending Church of the Open Door‘s East York Campus. In this season, we have been enjoying the rare opportunity to sit beside each other in church for the first timeContinue reading “A New Chapter”
My Testimony, Part III: Long Story—Short Girl
In my last post, I shared about my first night of youth group in an evangelical setting. Prior to that time, I tried to read the Bible given to me at the start of my Confirmation class in the Catholic Church. I really tried. I’d heard people mention how the Bible can be hard toContinue reading “My Testimony, Part III: Long Story—Short Girl”
My Testimony, Part II: Teen Years
In my last post, I wrote about a time that I hid in the bathroom and wished I could disappear. By 13, I’d come out from behind the toilet, but I was still hiding. The moment people around me seemed unhappy, my mind started down a familiar track: “My existence gets in the way ofContinue reading “My Testimony, Part II: Teen Years”
My Testimony, Part I: The Early Years
In 1985, a divorced Navy veteran was running an illegal taxi service. One morning in Brooklyn, he picked up a pretty lady with hairspray and shoulder pads, in a hurry to get to her job at the World Trade Center. Along the ride, they discovered some similarities: they were both divorced, both Italian, both Catholic,Continue reading “My Testimony, Part I: The Early Years”
Michelle Perez 