Loving Presence,You who dwell within and among us,In this moment of decision, we seek your guidance.Grant us the wisdom to listen deeply—to our hearts, to others, and to the movement of your Spirit.May we find clarity not in certainty but in trust—trust that you are with us in every step,Leading […]
In a world where whispers of faith should echo like thunder,We find ourselves lost in a labyrinth of our own making,Threads of belief tangled in the loom of our hearts,Where once there was tapestry, now only tatters.The cross, once a symbol of unity,Now, like a fractured spine,Bent under the weight […]
In the beginning,There was love.Not the kind that fits into the neat cornersOf man-made boxes,But the wild, sprawling expanseOf a divine sparkThat knows no limit, no end. I stand here,A pastor in a pulpit,A husband in a home,A queer soul in a bodyThat’s never fit the mold—Yet here I am, […]
Introduction Psalm 84, a profound hymn of devotion and longing, stands as one of the most cherished texts within the Psalter. It captures the essence of spiritual yearning and the deep desire to dwell within the presence of the Divine. For those who embrace a progressive Christian theology, Psalm 84 […]
In a world that draws its lines,I stand at the crossroads.Where faith meets love,Where I meet myself,Queer and Christian,Not a contradiction, but a harmony,Not a struggle, but a truth. They say the path is narrow.But I walk it wide.With the light of the Gospel in my heart,And the colors of […]
In the hum of the city, in the pulse of the streets,We chase the “as soon as” with hurried feet.“As soon as I finish,” “as soon as I start,”The whispering echoes fill every heart. We sprint through our days, always looking ahead,Our minds on the future, our souls underfed.“As soon […]
In the intricate tapestry of church life, pastors often serve as the most visible thread, holding the community together through spiritual guidance, emotional support, and administrative oversight. However, the multifaceted nature of pastoral work often leads to immense pressure, emotional fatigue, and sometimes, burnout. This blog post aims to uncover […]
Pastors play a vital role in the life of a congregation. Their calling goes far beyond Sunday sermons, involving spiritual guidance, pastoral care, community outreach, and much more. However, it’s important for congregations to recognize the full scope of pastoral duties and the significant time and effort their pastors invest […]
