This morning I was at a cafe getting some work done while my four-month-old daughter Marina Lynn was sitting beside me in her stroller. When her smiling and cooing turned to fidgeting and crying, I picked her up out of the stroller and started to pace around in the cafe. Two women caught our attention. […]
When I was in my early 20s, I was unclear about whether or not I was “allowed” to be a minister. By “allowed” I mean if it was something that I thought the Bible permitted. Even though I grew up in a denomination that ordained women, I went to a college that was a part
Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Tim Keller, and the Abraham Kuyper Lecture Read More »
This post is a little “off topic” for me, but it was inspired by THIS POST I wrote awhile back on helping speech. Since I was pregnant for the better portion of 2016, I feel like I know what I’m talking about on this one. Having heard other pregnant women concur with the challenge of
5 Things NOT to Say to Pregnant Women and Why (and What to Say Instead) Read More »
Well, well, well… look what’s been going on around here! A little over a week ago, we welcomed little Marina Lynn into the world. She came in to the world at 6 pounds and 4 ounces of pure awesome, and I can’t wait to see what adventures she takes us on. I’ve had so many thoughts
On Marina Lynn, Fetal and Maternal Health Worldwide, and Other Musings Read More »
From time to time I’ll be talking to someone new about Seamless Faith (soon to be re-released as Faithful Families!) and that person will ask “Do you know Jerusalem Greer? I think you two would really get along.” The answer I give is always “Kinda.” The truth is, I “met” Jerusalem through the wild internet
Someone You Should Know: Jerusalem Greer Read More »
Where to start, where to start? I’ve been way far away from this site this summer, and many of the things that I planned to write this summer have been postponed or put on hold. Slowly, very slowly, I feel like I’m coming out of a sort of hibernation. For the past six weeks or so,
Goodbyes, Hellos, and New Projects… What a Strange Summer it Has Been. Read More »
Yesterday, the San Antonio community came out to celebrate the life of Rev. Kelly Allen. It’s impossible to think about writing publicly about all of the thoughts in my heart and mind about her life, her death and her legacy, but some folks who were at the memorial service asked for me to post
Remembering Kelly Allen: The Hebrew Midwives Read More »
To: Ms. Vanessa Crum (vanessa.crum@dfps.state.tx.us) From: Rev. Traci Smith, San Antonio, TX RE: Karnes Residential Facility . Dear Ms. Crum, I write to express my grief that your department is considering granting a license to the Karnes Family Detention facility, and to urge you to consider the implications of this. If you grant a childcare
Regarding the Licensing of Karnes Detention Center as a Childcare Center Read More »
When Elias and I were looking at Northwood Presbyterian Church as a possibility for where God might be calling us to ministry, I started doing what any reasonable job seeker does: internet stalking. I read everything I could online about the congregation, and the Presbytery. One of the things that intrigued me was a flier
Mentor Monday: John Fife and the Sanctuary Movement #LetHildaStay Read More »
How fun and exciting to think about having my mom as the second mentor on Mentor Monday. Nobody’s mom is perfect, but mine is pretty darn awesome. She inspired many of the activities in my book, she is hilarious and creative, and she’s always there for us. I knew I wanted to feature her on
Mentor Monday: Love Your Kids for Who They Are (not what they do), Lynn Smith, Supermom Read More »
