A creative, contemplative, and geeky preacher chick who loves adventure... and Jesus... and cats. Welcome to the page that's all about me! I'm not one to shine the spotlight on myself, but here are some bits and pieces of my life. (I really do have a life, you know, even if that life is mostly in my head.) I love the creative arts, but I'm also fascinated by the intersection of faith and science.
Featured Video: So What?
"From Now Until Forever", A Study in Ancient Hebrew Understandings of Time and Eternity
Includes footage of modern-day Nablus (biblical Shechem) that I took from the top of Mount Gerizim.
Categories: Bible--Old Testament // Hebrew Language // Hebrew Culture // Time // Eternity
More Bible Videos
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So What? Psalm 125
An investigation into possible alternate understandings of the meaning of Psalm 125
A "So What?" video probes into the meaning of a Scripture passage. This "So What?" peeks under the surface of Psalm 125 and wonders if there's a little more than meets the eye. What if this psalm is not just confidence in the Lord in the face of evil but also Judah's opportunity to thumb its nose at the northern tribes? This video also features many photos of I took of Jerusalem, along with a handful from Haifa and the West Bank.
Categories: Bible--Old Testament // Hebrew // Psalm 125
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1 Enoch, "Book of the Watchers"
A flannelgraph presentation of the story of 1 Enoch, an ancient Jewish book
Angels & Humans & Giants -- Oh, My! The Book of 1 Enoch was a popular story in first century Judea. Jesus read it, Paul read it, and the biblical book of Jude refers to it constantly. Some early Christians thought it should be considered Scripture. Here is a presentation of that story via flannelgraph / feltboard. Enjoy!
Categories: Bible--New Testament // Jude // 1 Enoch
Ministry Videos
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Summer Camp 2018
A joint venture for kids and youth from Trinity Baptist Church and Iglesia La Viña de Señor de Señores (both from Fort Worth, Texas) at Lone Oak Ranch & Retreat in Gainesville, TX.
Categories: Children's Ministry // Youth Ministry // Children // Teens // Iglesia La Viña de Señor de Señores // Trinity Baptist Church
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The Lord's Prayer
Kids recite the Lord's Prayer.
I recorded the kids one Sunday during Children's Worship at Trinity Baptist Church.
Categories: Children's Ministry // Children // Trinity Baptist Church
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Heart of Texas Preteen Camp 2014
Kids from Trinity Baptist Church (Fort Worth, Texas) at the Heart of Texas Preteen Camp in Brownwood, TX.
Categories: Children's Ministry // Children // Trinity Baptist Church
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Heart of Texas Preteen Camp 2013
Kids from Trinity Baptist Church (Fort Worth, Texas) at the Heart of Texas Preteen Camp in Brownwood, TX.
Categories: Children's Ministry // Children // Trinity Baptist Church
Music Videos
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TBC Choir - "Let There Be Joy"
A nice Christmas song featuring yours truly
Some people know me as "that girl who can preach", while others know me as "that girl who can sing". Here's one of the songs performed at the annual TBC Choir Christmas Celebration on December 18, 2011 at Trinity Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas.
Categories: Music Video // Choral // Trinity Baptist Church
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Circus of Fools - "Sin for a Season"
A music video of my church youth group band in 1994
I created this video using camera footage shot by Stu Cocanougher. Live performance by Circus of Fools at a winter church camp in 1994. The band members are (were?) Shawn Lobb (vocalist), Chris Corley (guitar), Galan Aldaco (guitar), John David Laird (bass), Michael Cramer (drums).
Categories: Music Video // Youth // The 90's
Sermons
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The Crazy Preacher and His Crazy God
A sermon on Luke 15:1-10
If God is that crazy, then what should his people be like?
Categories: Sermon // Bible--New Testament // Luke // Parable--Lost Sheep
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Big Man, Little Faith
A sermon on 2 Kings 5:1-19
In our littleness, we have the capacity for big faith. This narrative sermon is based on the Hebrew word play on "gadol" ("big, great") and "katan" ("little") found in the story of Naaman the Syrian (aka, Naaman the Aramean) in 2 Kings 5.
Categories: Sermon // Bible--Old Testament // 2 Kings // Elisha // Naaman
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Be Filled with the Spirit!
A sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20
What happens when you are filled with the Spirit?
Categories: Sermon // Bible--New Testament // Ephesians // Holy Spirit
about me
I am honest but not open. I'm not really warm or friendly or full of sugar and spice, but I probably care about you anyway. I try to think before I react. I have a few close friends. Sometimes I get trapped in my own little world. I love to laugh. I hate to debate. If I air my opinion, then I'm usually pretty sure I'm right.
Nerdy Stuff
- Paul's Letter to the Philippians
This is my own translation from the original Greek into modern English.
Skits & Drama
- Boxes (video)
Youth group drama written by Stu Cocanougher. Various music clips. This skit is a very useful one for teaching youth how to act. - Sculpture
Youth group drama written by Stu Cocanougher that I tweaked. It's a "human video" about broken families only Christ can heal. Suggested soundtrack: "Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher and Higher" by Audio Adrenaline. - Holy Week Diorama
A "living picture" for your congregation. Based on Last Supper, Jesus' arrest, & Peter's denial, and the road to Calvary. - Tackling the Giant Problem
Using your gifts to tackle big problems. Based on David & Goliath. - Masks
"Human Video" about being yourself before God. Uses various music clips, but particularly "Come Just As You Are" by Crystal Lewis. - Touch You / Iris
"Human Video" about Christians reaching out to a lost world. Based on "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls. - Touch You / Iris (video)
A video of the skit listed above. - Maybe
Making the choice between an unpredictable life of faith and staying in your comfort zone. Based on Jesus & Peter walking on the water.