I am Michelle Bartel, a pastor and writer. Probably the only being in my life you will see named on this blog is my dog Tuck, though I am happily married, adore my nieces and nephews, treasure my family, and count myself blessed by loving, festive, intelligent, and devoted friends. I throughly enjoy living in Madison, IN. I love my congregation and never thought theology could be as much fun as it is being a pastor. I’m keen on watching movies, reading, and cooking.  

To read more about why I am writing on this website, read this entry.

Many thanks to Rick and Rick:

Web site design by Rick Lostutter of ReAL Design.

The painting on the header is one we own (to the degree that one can “own” art) and is entitled “Resources”, painted by Rick Bennett. He has sold a lot of paintings this year, so his inventory is down right now, but you can find his paintings in the following gallery in Louisville, KY:

Swanson Reed Contemporary
638 East Market St.
Louisville, KY 40202 
(502) 589-5466