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Singles, Sex, and Intimacy
We have flipped the word and sentiments of Paul on their heads- marriage is now the ideal, and singleness is the concession.
Singles, Marrieds, and Sharing the Table
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God, the bible, and same-sex relations: ground rules and common ground
Friends, I am so sorry for my absence the past few months. It has been a crazy ride, but I am still very much invested in this blog and getting to the bottom of this question. You have my word; this is life and death to me, and I will see it through to the … Continue reading God, the bible, and same-sex relations: ground rules and common ground
Their Story, My Journey; God, the bible, and same-sex relations
This post has been a long time coming. I have experienced being on both sides of this very polarizing issue. a bit of background on me, for those who find it relevant: I was raised in a religious home, and grew up believing what I was told. What I was told was "Homosexuality is a … Continue reading Their Story, My Journey; God, the bible, and same-sex relations
What is the difference between a church and a nightclub?
What is the difference between a Church and a night club? No, it’s not a joke. This is an honest question which begs our honest consideration. By now, the world knows about the massacre that took place in Orlando almost a week ago. 50 people – priceless souls – had their lives mercilessly and senselessly … Continue reading What is the difference between a church and a nightclub?
Slavery to self and freedom in surrender
“I HATE THIS. I HATE IT. I HATE IT. I HATE IT….I HATE IT….I….hate it.” Where better to yell at God than in the car during a rainstorm? It was so dramatic, I couldn’t have planned it better. I continued my tirade. “I hate being disrespected. I hate being devalued. I hate being mistrusted.” My … Continue reading Slavery to self and freedom in surrender
When I reach the end
This stream of thought was inspired by a conversation I had with my pastor on Sunday. He told me his dad(who sought God more than just about anyone he knew) regretted towards the end of his life that he didn't spend more of it on God. and I wondered, would I feel the same way … Continue reading When I reach the end
Jesus, Idolatry, and the whole30
3-13-2015 I stared at the dish full of baked casserole on the stove. “…You quit the challenge?” Mom shrugged. “Yeah, I failed around day 3 or 4 and just figured, “why bother?”” I picked through the casserole frantically, looking for something I could salvage and eat. “Mom, there’s nothing in here I can eat! It’s … Continue reading Jesus, Idolatry, and the whole30
Thandaza- the tale behind the tat (part 3)
Fast forward to October of 2012. I had grown a little bit in Jesus since the Summer of 2011, and even though Thandaza was not my truest self yet, I knew I wanted her to be. God had confirmed in so many ways that prayer was to be my lifeblood, the thing that would identify … Continue reading Thandaza- the tale behind the tat (part 3)
The Single-Hearted Life 