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2019-06-28T15:38:25-07:00

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A Year of Coloring Outside the Lines

Last updated on: June 28, 2019 at 3:38 pm By Cara Meredith

It’s been a year since my first blog appeared on Patheos. My friend and former boss, Jerusalem, came up with the theme, “Coloring Outside the Lines,” a nod to my book and to fortuitous glimpses of the next year. Of course, the theme wasn’t my first choice. Although I can’t find the original emails, I was probably pushing for something like “Messy Motherhood” or “White Lady Got Woke – But Isn’t About to Call Herself Woke” or “Everything Smells Like... Read more

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Everything Happens for a Reason

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The Color of Life

2019-06-30T17:11:03-07:00

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Rejection? You and Me, We Got This

Last updated on: June 30, 2019 at 5:11 pm By Cara Meredith

A couple of weeks ago, a friend commented that I must have a pretty tough exterior – after all, I keep bouncing back from rejection. I looked at her and cocked my head to the side, mostly because I didn’t know how to interpret her comment: So, you think I’m strong. Resilient. In-de-fatigable (as I learned and then taught again in 11th grade English). But you also point out the fact that rejection is a regular part of my vocabulary and I’m not... Read more

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The Color of Life

2019-06-26T10:49:31-07:00

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Swimming in Prophetic Whirlwinds, Courtesy of Onleilove Alston

Last updated on: June 26, 2019 at 10:49 am By Cara Meredith

Author Tuesday, author Tuesday! Friends, have I got a TREAT for you today: Onleilove Alston was saved by grace and kept by the Torah, and her new book, Prophetic Whirlwind, examines the Black foundations of the Biblical text. Although I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, I DID have a chance to spend a week with Onleilove through the Collegeville Institute and can vouch for her writing prowess! Get to know her through this interview and leave a comment at the... Read more

2019-06-24T15:02:28-07:00

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10 Books to Hunker Down With This Summer

Last updated on: June 24, 2019 at 3:02 pm By Cara Meredith

It’s true: the most glorious season of all has arrived in all its light-filled, BBQ-everything glory. I’m talking about summer, of course, and for those of us who are readers, there’s something extra magical about that thing called summer reading. Between rasslin’ the kids and applying extra sunblock and running circles around cozy wintry vibes, we sneak peeks at a stack of books we’ve been eying for months. And when the time finally comes to lay on the beach towel and... Read more

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2019-06-17T21:00:49-07:00

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Yo, Women: We Get to Rise Up! (Thanks, Katey Zeh)

Last updated on: June 17, 2019 at 9:00 pm By Cara Meredith

Ohhhhhh, snaps. I’m so stoked about today’s author AND today’s book. Katey Zeh is rad …and there’s probably a better descriptive word for her, but it’s also all-encompassing in an early 90’s sort of way. I LOVE her heart behind Women Rise Up, and I’ve got a feeling you’re going to be all in as well. Enjoy this interview with her! — Tell us a bit about yourself, will you? I’m a Baptist minister and a gender justice advocate. I call myself... Read more

2019-06-18T20:30:00-07:00

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When My Spinning Wheels Need a Break

Last updated on: June 18, 2019 at 8:30 pm By Cara Meredith

In a week and a half, a vacation responder will chirp back a greeting to each and every email that arrives in my inbox. And, as long as everything goes according to plan, even though my fingers will likely quiver over the buttons on the phone, as if by sheer undeniable force (and trained reflex alone), I still won’t update my mailbox. The same goes for social media, which for me means unplugging from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the better part... Read more

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2019-06-17T20:32:48-07:00

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Urban Ministry Among the Poor? Finally, an Answer

Last updated on: June 17, 2019 at 8:32 pm By Cara Meredith

When a couple of authors from the Voices Rising team contacted me to see if I might be interested in featuring their book for Author Tuesday, I couldn’t say YES fast enough. Not only do I believe in the work Servant Partners does around the world, but I believe in the stories BEHIND the work. Enjoy this interview with one of the authors, Janet Singleterry, below. — Tell us a bit about yourself, will you? My name is Janet Balasiri Singleterry, and... Read more

2019-06-10T08:23:15-07:00

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Finding God in the Throes of Young Parenthood (Bravo, Courtney Ellis!)

Last updated on: June 10, 2019 at 8:23 am By Cara Meredith

Friends, you met her a few months ago when she released Uncluttered – well, please extend another welcome to Courtney Ellis, who released Almost Holy Mama a week ago! I’m a huge fan of Courtney and her winsome, witty, truth-filled writing. Check out this interview with her and leave a comment at the end to win a copy of her new book! — Tell us a bit about yourself, will you? I’m a pastor, speaker, procrastibaker, and author of Uncluttered: Free Your Space, Free... Read more

2019-06-03T21:04:08-07:00

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To Delight & Wonder & Laugh With God! (Thanks Christine Sine)

Last updated on: June 3, 2019 at 9:04 pm By Cara Meredith

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need an extra dose of levity and delight …and today’s author, Christine Sine, BRINGS it in her new book, The Gift of Wonder. Christine and I actually met and became friends during my family’s Seattle stint – before either one of us had publishing deals or books we were trying to schlep across the Internet. And friends, I can say that she is the real deal. Enjoy this interview with her! — Tell us... Read more

2019-05-28T12:05:02-07:00

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How Does Conversation Transform the Church? Ask Chris Smith!

Last updated on: May 28, 2019 at 12:05 pm By Cara Meredith

Summer’s nearly here, which means that blessed season of summer reading is about to commence! As such, I’ve got someone I can’t wait for you to meet: Chris Smith is an author, an editor and a friend to many, and his new book, How the Body of Christ Talks, is a great one to add to your stack this summer. Enjoy hearing about his heart behind the book as he takes the stage on this post. — Hi, I’m Chris Smith and I’m... Read more

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