The term “discipleship” historically reverberates with profound spiritual undertones, harking back to the disciples who devotedly followed Jesus, seeking enlightenment and a deepened relationship with God. At its core, discipleship encompasses genuine learning, growth, and an authentic pursuit of faith. However, like many other religious concepts, the term’s purity has […]
The Top 5 Benefits of Discipleship as a Progressive Christian
In the ever-evolving landscape of our faith, the concept of discipleship remains a cornerstone of our Christian journey. As a pastor in the United Church of Christ, I’ve seen firsthand how discipleship plays a pivotal role in nurturing the spiritual lives of our community members, particularly from a progressive Christian […]
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The Significance of Discipleship Skills in Navigating Christian Faith Amidst Controversial Representations
Christianity, at its core, is a faith built on love, compassion, and grace. But, like any religious tradition or institution, it can be misused, misinterpreted, and poorly represented. For those who have witnessed or experienced the negative rhetoric and actions of extreme Christian right-wing evangelicals, it can be disheartening. It’s […]
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Love Will Begin…
In the light that dances from the dawn, In the soft hymn of a morning song, In the broken spaces, shattered shards, Stood a man, resilient, bearing God’s regards. I’ve known love that’s been tainted and scarred, Wounds that run deep, heart ached and marred. Yet, in the silence, where […]
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Seventy times seven, love transcends it all.
In the heart of the cosmos, where dreams dare to intertwine,An old scripture echoes, challenging the confines of time.“Seventy times seven,” a clarion call from the Divine,Yet within my soul’s chambers, forgiveness does not shine. My legacy, once golden, now shards on the floor,A self-inflicted sentence, every memory a locked […]
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From the Shadows to the Pulpit: My Journey with the United Church of Christ
The personal journey each of us undertakes is a tapestry woven with threads of challenges, triumphs, mentors, and moments of grace. My tapestry, in particular, is vivid with colors of struggle and redemption, and at its center is the emblem of the United Church of Christ (UCC). Growing up within […]
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The Divine Rhythm’s Call
In the pulsing heart of this vast cosmic sprawl,The Divine’s rhythm beats, beckoning a call.Not loud, not brash, but a resonance true,Echoing whispers of what we’re meant to do. Footprints we leave, in sands of time’s embrace,Guided by a Cosmic Dance, a universal grace.But here’s the twist, in the tales […]
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Reclaiming Your Power Through the Divine: Don’t Let Past Triggers Define You
The transformative journey of healing and self-growth is a path many tread. Throughout this sacred journey, moments of doubt, old scars, and shadows of our past can resurface. It’s crucial not to relinquish control during these crucial times and turn back into the versions of ourselves who are still in […]
