Lent

John 9:1-41 The ninth chapter of John’s Gospel is centered entirely on the  story of Jesus healing a man born without the ability to see. The passage begins with the disciples asking Jesus, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” He responded, “Neither this man

John 11: 1-45 For many LGBTQ Presbyterians, the process of coming out, “coming to” (which many racialized communities prefer), recognizing, affirming, or revealing one’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity is a holy process that involves prayer, reflection, and spiritual conversations with others. During this Season of Lent, remembering the process

John 4: 5-42 “I have a question about storytelling,” I said while preparing for a big meeting later in the week.  I was at a workshop to help me focus for a presentation I had to give.  As the leader nodded, I continued, “I know that storytelling is a compelling

Matthew 4:1-11 Prove it. If you are who you say you are, prove it. I have always loved Lent.  I was a child who took everything far too seriously; there are more pictures of young Slats staring intently at something than pictures of me laughing or smiling.  My mother called

Genesis 12:1-3 (CEB); Romans 4:1-14 (CEB) My mother told me that she came to the United States with only two suitcases. We stood in her closet, and she put her hands on the thin, long dresses she kept for thirty years, better suited for southern China summers than Chicago winters.