Poem: A Dwelling Place (Inspired by Psalm 93)
A Dwelling Place Inspired by Psalm 93 I thought that I had found the place where you live, amongst the dewdrops in the morning, while combing through thick fog to find monolith stones near
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On Welcome: Is Your Church as Welcoming as You Think?
With more and more churches beginning to extend their welcome to the LGBTQ+ people in their midst, it’s important to make sure that your church is on the right track to becoming a truly welcoming
“What do you think about the Apocalypse?”
In my last year of divinity school, I focused on developing a theological method rooted in science fiction poetics and literary theory. It was a challenge and I talked to any and every person who
Faith Leaders: Unleash Your Creativity with 5 Simple Tips
Do you remember how easily you could unleash your creativity as a child? Creativity was part of your everyday life. Maybe you used to make artistic masterpieces at your kitchen table with nothing but glitter
Faith Leaders: Get CLEAR Before You Get SMART
SMART goals have been making the rounds on my LinkedIn feeds as people become even more interested in productivity and personal “optimization.” The pandemic has underscored the American obsession with productivity, and the ability to
A Letter to My Friends in Times of Loss
My dear friends, I’m writing you this because many of you are grieving. Lost parents, lovers, friends, mentors, children, homelands, senses of self, and assumed safety. You have lost, and now you are feeling some
A Homily for All Souls Day
I gave this homily for All Souls Day Noon Service at Harvard Divinity School on October 28th, 2015. Source text: John 11:32-44 Good afternoon. Thank you for being here with us as we celebrate All
A Poem for Black Trans Resilience
I wrote this poem while reflecting on the most recentoutbreak of black death caused by police as well as themost recent outbreak of trans death in our society. Myblack trans heart hurts. My black trans
4 Unusual Sources of Inspiration for Spiritual Activists
In 2009, the UC system underwent massive budget cutsthat led to a 32% rise in the cost of tuition. Fueled by myfaith and a genuine drive to participate in creating a morejust world, I jumped