Are You Missing It?
Stephanie Lape
May 24, 2023
The Spinning Dog My dog, Max, loves watching TV. When he stands in front of the screen and sees either animals, birds, cartoon characters, people
Impermanence: Surrender to the River
Stephanie Lape
March 23, 2023
I am almost finished packing up my office at church in order to leave one congregation and begin work at another. Of course, this comes
Are You Motivated Or Are You Inspired?
Stephanie Lape
January 6, 2023
Every January, those who want natural development and expansion in their lives write down lists of goals. Our American culture particularly encourages and supports people
Grieving Through the Holidays
Stephanie Lape
December 7, 2022
My mom died December 30, 2013. After doing what I needed to do to get through the holiday season leading up to her death, I
How to Raise Spiritually Healthy Children
Stephanie Lape
November 3, 2022
Warning: I am going to brag about my children. They are 18 and 23 years old and I think they are incredible people. This is
Do Shame or Guilt Have Any Place In Religion?
Stephanie Lape
October 14, 2022
In my years serving in ministry, I have met with people who wanted to discuss feelings of guilt. Even more so, people have wanted to
