“You don’t know what it’s like to be single at 39.” Words I never expected to utter more than once in the last few weeks. I never want to sound bitter, much less be bitter. I aspire to be the person...
A Valentine’s Day Meditation Inflected by Liberation Theology Valentine’s Day this year may appear ironic, given the many regions of the world torn apart by war, the encroaching climate crisis, or...
"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the...
While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. … Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “People of Athens! I see...
How do we work and pray for justice “in the meantime”? What does prayerful action for shalom look like when we are caught in that awkward, ordinary time between our painful present and God’s coming...
“After 13 hours, it finally feels like Christmas!” exclaimed one of my granddaughters. Her younger sister with a big smile tells me that decorating the tree and our home is the best part of Christmas...
We have seen the harm that is brought about by extreme polarity or unwavering binary belief (also described as dualism). And still we can find ourselves gravitating in that direction; is it human...
As Christians around the world prepare during this Advent Season to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, I pray we might realize how we are invited to contribute to peace in the world. Today...
In this digital space, I’ve written a good deal about how people with and without disabilities can embody equity in the church, in terms of inclusive and accessible activities and facilities...
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no...
In the days following Easter Jesus’ disciples gathered on a hill above the Sea of Galilee. Much of their ministry with Jesus had occurred in these hills, but this encounter was like no other. This...
In this blog, I’ve written a great deal about the embodiment of equity within the Church for believers with disabilities. I’ve written about some of my experiences of physical and intellectual...
