I don’t want to be known for resilience, For weathering the storm and carrying on, For pushing through the pain and the darkness, For being strong when everything goes wrong. I don’t want to be defined by my struggles, By the battles I’ve fought and the scars I bear, By […]
Read MoreI am not broken!
I am not broken, though my brain may work differently, I am not damaged, though my wiring may seem strange, I am neurodivergent, and I have a unique perspective, I have a way of thinking that sets me apart, and that’s okay. Growing up, I struggled to fit in, to […]
Read MoreThe Hobbit and the Season of Lent
During the season of Lent, many Christians around the world prepare for a time of introspection, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal. Lent is a time for fasting, repentance, and self-denial, in preparation for the celebration of Easter. It is a period of 40 days, representing the 40 days that Jesus spent […]
Read MoreWounded Healers
What does it mean to be a Wounded Healer? You may be familiar with the idea that following the teachings of Christ requires one to serve as a wounded healer for other people. But to what extent do you really grasp the significance of what it says? What does it […]
Read MoreA Pastor’s Statement about the UCC
I am a pastor who is queer in the United Church of Christ, And I stand here today, unapologetic, unafraid, and proud, I am proud of who I am, of who I love, and of the God who made me this way, For I know that I am fearfully and […]
Read MorePastors and Coffee
Why Pastors are always consuming coffee! Hey everyone, have you ever wondered why pastors always seem to have a cup of coffee in their hands? Well, let me tell you, it’s not just for show! Pastors have a lot on their plate – they’re constantly juggling sermon preparation, counseling sessions, […]
Read MoreDoctor Who and the Lenten Season
As we continue our journey during this season of Lent, we are called to a time of reflection and introspection. Doctor Who, a popular TV show, has given me some ideas for this journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Throughout the series, the Doctor serves as a symbol of hope […]
Read MoreHarry Potter and the Lenten Season
As Harry Potter entered the Great Hall for dinner, he couldn’t help but feel the weight of his burdens. The weight of the prophecy, the weight of the war against Voldemort, and the weight of the losses he had already experienced. But then, he remembered the words of Dumbledore, “Happiness […]
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