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July 2017

July 13, 2017

Hagar and Sally

Trigger Warning: Discussion of rape and sexual violence. Sally Hemings was not a mistress. She...

March 2017

March 13, 2017

The Shiny Face of Jesus; A Transfiguration Sunday Sermon

This Sermon, based on Matthew 17:1-9, was preached by the author at American University for...

October 2016

October 10, 2016

A Little Bapticostal Misfit Bible Study

I absolutely adored Bible studies as a young evangelical. Finding my way into the progressive...

August 2016

August 13, 2016

Jesus, the Cause of Division

The lectionary reading for this week is putting some folks on edge. It is Luke...

June 2016

June 05, 2016

Die, Die, Die

Do you ever wake up so sad because the world is overrun with violence, grief...

May 2016

May 14, 2016

Re-engaging the Bible (aka the Mess)

“I stopped reading the Bible because I can’t handle the mess.” My friend let this...

March 2016

March 13, 2016

Where Rivers of Justice Flow

The following sermon was written by my husband, Garth Stevens-Jennings and I for the student...

February 2016

February 12, 2016

Fast of Embodied Solidarity

The Lenten season begins by people asking what they need to do or give up...

January 2016

January 14, 2016

Wayne Grudem for President #nothanks

Disclaimer: I tend not to comment on politics, and I haven’t been following the Republican...

January 11, 2016

Revisiting Christ in missions and service in the age of selfies

Revisiting Christ in missions and service in the age of selfies Bec Cranford serves as...

January 06, 2016

Holy Collisions

Are you aware of the peaceful revolution underway-- a new Pentecost is taking place in...

December 2015

December 16, 2015

A Little Christmas Hope

The Nativity scene is one of my favorite parts of the Advent/Christmas season. Remembering the...

December 05, 2015

The Lie of Separation

Back in May 2015 I was signed up for a weekend training in NYC with...

November 2015

November 21, 2015

I walk the line

Verbally abused in an unwarranted and shocking attack in my home this week by someone...

November 10, 2015

Rachel’s Tears and Divine Mercy

Two weeks ago, a friend of mine had her third child. There were some complications...

October 2015

October 06, 2015

Slave to Love

When did this happen? She felt like an overcooked porkchop... Where was her essence, flavor...

September 2015

September 11, 2015

A Broken Heart, Mom Rage, and a Call to Action

***Before I even get started, here's a plea: Donate to Syrian refugees through UNHCR here....

September 08, 2015

Call and Affirmation

“No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the...

July 2015

July 30, 2015

Buddha Inside/Jesus Outside

Tonight Great Spirit said,' your story is ready to be birthed. Your peace has been...

June 2015

June 16, 2015

What is a Coming of God? Part 3/3

Part 3 of 3 In this series, we’ve been exploring the possibility that Jesus’ “coming on the...

April 2015

April 17, 2015

What is a “Coming of God?” Part 1

There is much confusion in Christianity today surrounding the milieu of biblical eschatology. Specifically, there is...

April 10, 2015

Seize life!

The quester The quester… that could describe my life and I like that! When I...

February 2015

February 05, 2015

It was the Best of Times…It was the Worst of Times

An ordinary Tuesday that began and ended in tears. But what happened in between is...

December 2014

December 19, 2014

A Highway of Liberation: A #BlackLivesMatter Sermon for Advent

The past month has made it abundantly clear that black people in this country suffer...

December 13, 2014

Jesus Did NOT Come To Save Your Sins

I used to know it all. I used to have it all figured out. I...

November 2014

November 19, 2014

Prayer as Cracking Shins on Altars

Part 1 of 6 in a series on prayer Religious folks all too often relate...

November 12, 2014

“Kill the Commentators” and if you have time the propositionalists too

Soren Kierkegaard series PART THREE The Soren Kierkegaard (SK) series has sought to present...

October 2014

October 22, 2014

Rebellion and Awe

I am grateful to my people of origin, the Evangelicals. Sure they scared the hell...

October 21, 2014

Why Evangelize Evolution?

I’m often asked, “Why do you evangelize evolution? What ‘good news’ does science offer?” The...

October 20, 2014

re-imagining God

in recent news an image of Jesus from the 4th century was found in Spain...