From the 52 year old me to my younger self,
WhovianPastor
Dear Little One, Today, as I ink down these words, marks the fifty-second year of my life—a tapestry woven with joy, struggle, resilience, and love. I’m taking a moment to…
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Navigating Queerness in Heteronormative America: The Art of Code Switching
In a world rich with diverse identities, the experience of being queer in a predominantly heteronormative society, like America, is a unique dance of resilience, camouflage, and authenticity. For many…
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…
Understanding Homosexuality Through First Century Culture: A Pastor’s Perspective
Throughout the centuries, scripture has been interpreted, reinterpreted, and molded to fit the cultural norms and values of each new generation. As we journey through our own understanding of scripture,…
The Rainbow Flag: Celebrating God’s Diverse Creation
Across streets, during pride parades, and fluttering high in many parts of the world, the rainbow flag stands as a vibrant symbol of pride, acceptance, and unity for the LGBTQ+…
A Beacon in the Tempest
In the patterned cloths of upbringing, thread by thread, we’re often bound,In the whispers of our households, where unspoken truths resound.As we navigate existence, political views are often found,Yet they…
Faith and Life’s Trials: The Journey of a Pastor
When I reflect upon my faith and my life’s journey – growing up in a middle-class, white, conservative family, transitioning from a life of middle-class comfort to economic struggles, grappling…
The Heart of the Storm
In the heart of the storm where judgments roar, As a pastor, a shepherd of God’s own core, A beacon of faith, yet so much more, Queer, neurodivergent, once a…