Joanne Gallardo
Joanne Gallardo is conference minister of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA in Goshen, Indiana. Originally from northwest Ohio, Joanne is a graduate of Goshen College and Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. In addition to church work, Joanne has spent part of her career working in mental health. In her spare time, Joanne writes, sings in a women’s choir and enjoys spending time with friends.
Even though Lent has already started, it’s never too late to give something up. Instead of chocolate or coffee, this
2 Samuel 21:1-14 is a difficult passage. It disturbs our Anabaptist sensibilities to focus on such a violent story. Yet