My writing considers challenges and opportunities of life in the 21st century by drawing together sociological concepts with theological reflection. Growing Strong Daughters, challenges cultural assumptions around gender, giftedness, and what it means to be females who bear the image of God. In Sexuality and Holy Longing, I talk about how our relational longings are fundamental to understanding our sexuality, and craft a vision of sexuality that inspires and draws us into relationship with God and others. The Contented Soul: The Art of Savoring Life invites us to live in contentment, holding onto the promise that God loves us, and is personally present in joy or trouble. Our cultural habits of consumerism, materialism and individualism make embracing contentment difficult. I counter that by exploring characteristics and practices of contented souls.

I'm blessed with a life-long partner with whom I share our empty-nest. Our life has more open spaces to walk, be spontaneous, read each other's writing, and gather with friends. We also enjoy interacting with our daughters, Rae, Sarah and Megan, now moving with confidence into adult lives of their own.