Dallas Anne Thompson

Band Mom, Woohoo!

One of my proudest roles in life is being this guy's mom.

The Gospel Truth

This shirt tells the gospel truth. It might not have been designed for that purpose, but if this isn't a gospel message, I don't know what is. MORE. LOVE.

Graduation Musings

My goodness. When they say it takes a village, they aren't wrong. I'm so, so grateful for all the love I have received today.

On This Mother's Day...

On this Mother’s Day, we give thanks for mothers.We give thanks for the mothers who nurture, encourage, and support their children...

Last Day of Classes

Today was my last day of class in seminary. The last of 228 days of classes (not counting summer internships). The last of approximately 630 hours driving to and from classes.

A Profound Loss

One of my favorite writers, Rachel Held Evans, died this morning.

Prayers for Charlotte

After every shooting, I’m so tempted to just keep scrolling. It’s becoming too commonplace. Reports of school shootings are becoming regular ol’ news.

What the Heart Wants

I was so excited opening up this delivery today! Ashton, my 14-year-old son, peered in the box and said...

Stand Against Hate

I have spoken out multiple times on the horrors of school shootings. And I've spoken a few times about shootings in places of worship. There's a synagogue I visit from time to time nearby...

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter, from my family to yours!

What's good about it?

As I drove Ashton home from school, I told him about our Good Friday stations at church. He asked me, "Why is it called 'Good' Friday if that's the day that Jesus died?"

Come, Little Children

There is something about Maundy Thursday that is so special to me. I don't know if I can put my finger on exactly what that is, but attending Maundy Thursday makes Easter even more meaningful for me.

Comfort in Communal Confession

I came back to church in 2003, and for a few Sundays, I sat outside in the narthex and didn’t want to come inside the sanctuary. I felt that’s where all the “good” or “holy” people were allowed to worship.

A Blessing for Women

As a woman in ministry, I’d like to celebrate this International Women’s Day by encouraging women who are out there doing hard and holy work today.

Dust and Love

Tonight, we were reminded that we all come from dust. And one day, we’ll all become dust again. Every single one of us.

Beauty in Broken Reindeer

We always package this up carefully at the end of each Christmas season, but one year, one of the reindeer’s heads fell off. Josh tried fixing it a couple of times, but it just won’t stay on.

I love Ordination Sundays.

Our children walked up for the children’s moment during worship, and a few of them accidentally knocked a cushion or two sideways. Each time, they’d stop and gingerly put the cushion back in its place.

gratitude

Thanksgiving in Community

"Stop wasting time running after the perfect community. Live your life fully in your community today." - Jean Vanier

voting

Are you praying for today's election?

If you are, what are you praying for?

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The Importance of a Good News File

I keep a Good News File, and I think you should too.

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A Sensory Prayer for These Times

I wrote this prayer in 2017. I don't remember what news story prompted it, but I feel like it's always applicable.

parenting

Hello High Schooler, Goodbye Baby

My son has always been a "mama's boy." Before I had a son of my own, I thought that was a negative term. But I have been raising a boy who dearly loves his mama, and believe me, I definitely understand what a blessing that is.