Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today, we are gathered to reflect upon a powerful message from the Gospel of John. In chapter 9, verses 1 through 41, we encounter the story of Jesus healing a man who was born blind. This passage teaches us about the transformative power of faith, […]
For many people, the idea of seeking therapy while also holding faith in Jesus can be confusing or even contradictory. After all, isn’t it supposed to be enough to simply pray and trust in God to heal our emotional and mental wounds? But the truth is, seeking the help of […]
Listen up, my friends, I’ve got something to sayA plea for inclusivity, for a better dayWe need to open our hearts and our mindsTo accept each other, and leave hate behind Inclusivity is not just a buzzword, it’s a needA need to embrace diversity, in word and in deedWe’re all […]
In my capacity as a progressive pastor, I feel compelled to take a statement against the growing wave of transphobia and prejudice that is sweeping the nation. In particular, I want to talk about the new anti-drag laws that are being passed, as well as the hurt and sorrow that […]
Discipleship is a central aspect of Christian faith and practice, and involves following Jesus and seeking to live out his teachings in our daily lives. However, traditional models of discipleship have often excluded or marginalized certain groups of people, such as LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people of color. […]
The clobber passages are a group of six Bible verses (Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-10, and Jude 1:7) that have been historically used to condemn homosexuality. However, there are several issues with using these passages as a reason for the Bible to be […]
The term “queer” has a complicated and varied history, and can be perceived as both hurtful and empowering depending on the context and the individual’s particular experiences. Several members of the LGBTQ+ community have reclaimed the phrase as a way to fight and question heteronormative and cisnormative notions about gender […]
