Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

It has long been my conviction that woman are some of our best theologians. The Bible contains a strong line-up of female theologians whose contributions have been indispensable and whose legacy invites women today to follow. In When Life and … Continue reading →

About that “Destructive Wildfire We Must Fight”, it should be noted that (as California firefighters will testify) multiple devastating wildfires can be blazing out of control at the same time. As Christians, we need to intensify our efforts to bring … Continue reading →

“So devastating I don’t really have the words to describe it. It looks like a war zone, and it is.” —California Governor Jerry Brown For over seven years off-and-on, I lived in Southern California. I remember earthquakes and the warm … Continue reading →

Saturday, November 9, 2019, I will be teaching a 1-day seminar at Missio Seminary in Philadelphia titled: “Confronting the #MeToo/#ChurchToo Crisis”. Even before the #MeToo crisis exploded on Twitter, Missio Seminary was engaging this issue through the Graduate School of Counseling (GSOC) … Continue reading →

At a time when divisiveness is often the word of choice to describe dynamics in our country, our politics, families, and even, sad to say, inside the church, a book about love is a welcome respite. The book I have in mind … Continue reading →

Finally, Arden is back on her feet. She can stand by herself and take steps with help. She only wears her brace at night. So the healing and the hard work of learning to walk again continue. But she is … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for some compelling summer reading, here are three great options to consider. In the Lingering Light, Cynthia Fantasia takes readers into the world of Alzheimer’s from the caregiver perspective. The long journey that began with the shattering … Continue reading →

Well, the Spica came off today, and the brace went on. After 8 long weeks of cheerful endurance, Arden’s Spica cast days are over! We are thrilled and relieved for her finally to reach this milestone. I love the look … Continue reading →

The latest shorter Spica cast (now above the knee on both legs vs down to the ankle on the problem side) has made a huge difference for Arden. For Avery too. The Anchorage heatwave notwithstanding, they’ve loved playing together outdoors. … Continue reading →