The Responsibility We Have for Those We’ll Never Meet
When was the last time you felt excited about being responsible? Not many of us would name “duty” at theContinue Reading
Author: Tending to the Margins
Lover of all things that relate to theology and therapy! As a worship leader and clinical social worker, I learn best in the intersections of steady curiosity and humility.
jesus talks back to scarcity-thinking
Inspiration and Intention is September’s theme at Parables: All-Abilities Inclusion Worship, a ministry of Chelsea First UMC for people ofContinue Reading
embracing empathy—but not too tightly
A small child begins to cry when he sees another child his age crying… A middle schooler invites the newContinue Reading
Empty Tea boxes for Maundy Thursday
Have you ever tried Twinings herbal tea? I’m not convinced their tea is the best, but their boxes surely are.Continue Reading
An Ash Wednesday Confession of Joy
The season of Lent has had a bad rap for a long time. Because Jesus’ first directive word in theContinue Reading
Nonviolence in the Face of Roe’s Death
What keeps you whole when life’s shockwaves hit? As crazy as it sounds, I sit down and write sermons. WritingContinue Reading
Twelve Weeks of Studying Nonviolence at the State Capitol
Creative Nonviolence needs space to grow in me. Becoming gun-woke is inviting me to learn how to see God’s PresenceContinue Reading
The Work of Becoming Gun-Woke
I picked up a handgun for the first time on Tuesday night. I asked my spouse, who carries a licensedContinue Reading
Light And Bells For Uvalde
The pastor of this Uvalde congregation is a wonderful guide for followers of the Way. I have followed his blogContinue Reading
Woke Wednesdays in Lansing for Gun Control
Pentecost arrived early this year. I woke the morning after the 27th school shooting this year in the United States*Continue Reading
