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March 2019

March 01, 2019

Lent, Jesus, Spiritual Violence, and Religious Trauma? Oh My! [Sermon]

There’s a WHOLE lot of life that happened for me between 12 and 30. As...

October 2017

October 06, 2017

Because They First Loved Me: A Reflection on Queerness and Community

"Over the last few years, I’ve been deeply engaged in work and research that centers...

April 2017

April 28, 2017

Pushing Past Christian Walls to Reach the Open Arms of Jesus

I was 5 years old when I first remember meeting Jesus. I'm the daughter of...

December 2016

December 04, 2016

Mercy To Give

I sit cross legged, heart unbound Postured for prayer For my world Full of death...

February 2016

February 13, 2016

Fast of Embodied Solidarity

To stand for justice one must pay attention to the world around them and identify...

September 2015

September 16, 2015

Hiding in Plain Sight

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I...

July 2015

July 22, 2015

Constructing My Theological Home

I wrote this piece a few weeks back but I've had a number of conversations...

May 2015

May 13, 2015

A Prayer from Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

This prayer by Elizabeth of the Trinity really spoke to me. May I grow to...

April 2015

April 26, 2015

Prayer for Transform

This wkd I was fortunate enough to spend time with my #trans4m fam. Here's a...

April 05, 2015

A Resurrection Day Prayer

Jesus, As I sit here in reflection of what resurrection means, I just want to...

March 2015

March 27, 2015

When Religious Freedom Becomes Bondage

John 13:12-15 After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat...

January 2015

January 04, 2015

The Lord’s Prayer (New Zealand Style)

I'm in a space where I needed this as my daily bread. So thank you...

November 2014

November 16, 2014

Holiness and Heartbreak

What does it mean to be holy I've been told it means to be set...

October 2014

October 23, 2014

A Prayer for Journey and Purpose

God, In this moment I need to ask what are you requiring of me. I'm...

July 2014

July 09, 2014

Taking The Time To Question

I walked down the block, smoothie in hand, trying to figure out what I wanted...

June 2014

June 29, 2014

The Anniversary of My Unraveling

Today, thousands of people will march through the streets of my city. Some will march...

June 11, 2014

My Scar Hurts or Why I’m Emo About Moving

My friends and I are the sort to have code speak for things. I'm...

May 2014

May 30, 2014

I Don’t Need You but I Want(ed) You

I sat with my best friend at 1:30 in the morning giving thanks to God...

April 2014

April 23, 2014

A Prayer for Faith

When my faith fails me, speak. When my trust waivers, sustain me. When everything seems...

April 03, 2014

It Struck A Chord: The World Vision Controversy

Eight days. It's taken me eight days to be able to pray and push...

March 2014

March 01, 2014

A Prayer for Demonstrating Love

God, Help us to be ambassadors of your grace and your love. Help us communicate...

November 2013

November 26, 2013

The Importance of Fellowship (Needing a Friend)

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other...

October 2013

October 26, 2013

A Prayer for Rest

For the past few weeks I have been incredibly tired. Even in the moments where...

October 17, 2013

Post Government Shutdown Feelings

Though we may feel cynical or frustrated about politics, we must remain engaged because politics...

October 09, 2013

Prayer for the Government during the Shutdown

We are a full week into the shutdown of the US Government and if nothing...

October 05, 2013

Prayer for New Beginnings

There is something new laying in front of me and God, I just want to...