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October 2019

October 09, 2019

Practice vs. Process: Notes on Forgiveness, Repentance, and Grace

The following reflection is one I engaged in after having had a series of online...

March 2018

March 18, 2018

The World Can Wait

Power down Cocoon yourself with what gives you life Find new ways to enter your...

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...

July 2017

July 31, 2017

Podcast: Petty and/or Prophetic

Take some time and check out this podcast I recorded with my boo Kevin Garcia...

September 2016

September 14, 2016

Love Inclines Its Ear

This piece was originally shared on the We Stand With Love website and serves as...

February 2016

February 13, 2016

Fast of Embodied Solidarity

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

October 2015

October 17, 2015

If We Are ONE Body, Then Why???

"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,...

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...

August 2015

August 09, 2015

A World Shaded Grey

I need shrill voices and talking heads to stop Seriously just stop speaking and embrace...

June 2015

June 05, 2015

If You Don’t Have Anything Exhorting To Say…

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful...

May 2015

May 11, 2015

When I Don’t Trust God

I had a conversation with my best friend last night. After hearing me gripe...

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...

March 21, 2015

Prep for “Martyrdom” because of the Gays?

In a talk where she shared her opinions of the forthcoming SCOTUS decision regarding same-sex...

January 2015

January 22, 2015

Complicating Relationships with God

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and...

November 2014

November 25, 2014

The Morning After Ferguson

May the God of all glory, who stands with the downtrodden and oppressed, bring us...

July 2014

July 25, 2014

All of Me, Loves All of You

A few months ago John Legend released one of those songs that really resonated with...

July 09, 2014

Taking The Time To Question

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

July 02, 2014

When Grace Does Not Abound

The Church is tearing my heart apart Loud voices, court cases War cry of religious...

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 29, 2014

My First Pride

I wrote the following piece a year ago. In honor of Pride and all that...

April 2014

April 03, 2014

Lenten Reflection: God’s in the Business of Redemption

During this year's Lenten journey, I've decided to think and write on ministry. It's sort...

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 13, 2014

Lenten Reflection: You Don’t Have to Be Related to Relate

For the last few years, I've actively participated in Lent. I, like many others, gave...

October 2013

October 15, 2013

How Can You Love God and Hate Your Brother?

1 John 4:20-21 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a...

October 15, 2013

I’m a Christian and I Swear Occasionally

I am a fan of Grace Biskie. I first read her work on A Deeper Story and...