Setting Intentions Together
February is Black History Month. Over the course of these 28/29 days, it is my annual practice...
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The Measure of Humanity
“The question, ‘What is man*?’ is one of the most important questions confronting any...
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In Midst of Anti-Immigrant Discourse, People of Faith Must Offer a Prophetic Welcome
In the midst of the 2024 presidential election, anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise. A...
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The Purpose of Education
What is the purpose of education? For many, it is economic advancement. We pursue education to...
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In Praise of (Some) Organized Religion
A new report on spirituality in the United States was recently released by the Pew Research...
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Hope in the Bleak Midwinter
I love the end-of-year holiday season. Starting with Thanksgiving and running through...
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The Sacredness of Rest
Rest is not optional. Resting one’s whole self is necessary. Closing your eyes and being...
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Care For Your Neighbor and Live
The term “Good Samaritan” long ago expanded from a character title in Luke’s parable to...
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Injustice is Heavy: Let There be Light
A quick glance at the news and I almost shut down completely. There are so many social...
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Jesus in the Rubble
You may have seen the photo. A baby Jesus figure, lying amidst the rubble, a piece of black...
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Zero Hunger
Throughout the holiday season—from Thanksgiving, through Advent and Christmas, to the New...
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Slowing Down for Justice
While I was pregnant with our second child, our local church held an Advent Fair where we all...
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It Is Right and Just
Recently, I have been disturbed by the growing erasure of Thanksgiving as a legitimate holiday...
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Bodily Autonomy Matters!
Last week, Ohio sent a decisive message to the legislators of that state and the rest of the...
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TRANScending into Liberation
“When I say trans, I also mean escape. I mean choice. I mean autonomy. I mean wanting...
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Praying to the Saint of Tragedy
I don’t know if there is an official saint of tragedy. I missed the day in Sunday school...
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People over Profits
Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle....
Read MoreDo Not Be Conformed to this Age or #DecolonizeIsNotAMetaphor
“We revolt simply because, for many reasons, we can no longer breathe.” – Franz...
Read MoreGive Us This Day Our Daily Bread
I recently read a social media meme that stated: Imagine a faith so empty that you think...
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