Psalm 51:1–17 As a queer person reading Psalm 51:1-17, it can feel triggering to encounter so much language about sin and being
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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
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In the heart of Dickson, Tennessee, a quiet revolution has been unfolding within the walls of First Presbyterian Church. What began as a bold commitment to radical inclusivity has blossomed into a vibrant revitalization, breathing new life into this congregation and ushering in a new era of growth. At the
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Halloween and Christmas have a lot in common. Both started as pagan traditions appropriated by Christians and adopted into the liturgical calendar. Halloween as “All Hallows’ Eve” was originally celebrated the day before All Saints’ Day to remember the dead. Christmas as the “Christ Mass” of
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“Advent is a season of waiting.” This is what we say every year, acknowledging the significance of this time before Christmas. As we wait for the birth of our savior, we consider the world we live in. We study Scripture. We prepare our surroundings and ourselves for what is to
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Picture it: Rainbows. Everywhere. Rainbow balloons. Rainbow t-shirts. Rainbow flags. Rainbow signs. You feel the heavy humid air and smell the rainclouds preparing to unleash on the protest, yet there is joy and excitement filling the streets. It was Saturday, June 29th, 2019—Manila’s Pride Parade, and the LGBTQ community of
MorePsalm 51:1–17 As a queer person reading Psalm 51:1-17, it can feel triggering to encounter so much language about sin and being “born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me,” particularly because the Psalmist isn’t speaking about one specific sin; but, rather, identifying that they are in essence, a
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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
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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
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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
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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
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