HOPE IS PROTEST
//Writing
where I share thoughts and stories
Estrangement’s DEath, for now
I made a hard choice to cut off relationship with someone I loved. It often feels like some kind of death. I’m trusting for Jesus’ resurrection.
Bishop Visitors, Prophetic witness, & creative submission
The way monastic communities have related to the church might teach us some things about making room for the prophetic voices among us.
ABUSE, DEATH, & THE MERCY OF GOD
My first cousin, Liz Repic, was recently taken from us. As questions are still being answered and grief is still unfolding, I’ve been thinking about abuse, death, and the mercy of God.
Well, you changed, and that hurt
Relationships change, and I’m learnign that’s one of the hardest things of all.
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
The other day, I took a walk in an unexpected thunderstorm. Someone waved me down to buy drugs. I didn’t have any.
I Want To Be A Monk When I Grow Up
We’ve moved in with some Benedictines. Hopefully it changes me.
When I protested an abortion clinic
Once when I was a child, a protested in front of an abortion clinic. Here’s my reflections at the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Your Daughters Will Prophesy
During my time leading at a historic church, it felt like God spoke to me through a homeless woman in Atlanta.
Reflections on church renewal
For over 15 years, I was on staff at a historic church. Eventually, the church experienced renewal. Here are some of my reflections.
Reality, Hand in Hand
One lingering effect of trauma I’ve experience is sometimes not feeling connected to what’s real. Staying connected to people helps.
Forgiving My Way Back To Mission
Perhaps my earliest memories in my childhood of anyone overtly talking about race involved seeing footage from the L.A. Riots.
When I Was A Kid and Los Angeles Burned on TV
Perhaps my earliest memories in my childhood of anyone overtly talking about race involved seeing footage from the L.A. Riots.
(re)starting with nothing
The pandemic is taking us back to the basics. And maybe we don’t need much, basically.
The Dissent of Delight
Maybe evangelism has a lot to do with sharing our delight in God’s gifts.
Prophecy, Pandemic, and comfort
God’s mission is formed in communities that listen. And God is still speaking today.
Empire’s Fragility
A pandemic has a way of reminding us that empire’s promises are more fragile than we might think.
