Prayer is a wonderfully mysterious spiritual practice. When I’m not sure what to or how to pray, prayer books have been useful guides. They’ve helped broaden my gratitude, petitions, and lament. And just like the Psalms, they’ve opened my eyes and heart to emotions and experiences I don’t have words for, yet. I’ve mentioned a…
I’m grateful to be able to introduce Dr. Camden Morgante to you here! In last few months Camden and I connected on social media via our shared interest in purity culture and Christian feminism. This is a growing field of interest for many and I believe the research she presents on shame is vital to…
It is important to state right off the bat: reading anti-racist literature will not automatically make someone anti-racist. These authors present helpful guides, moving testimonies, and well-researched histories and data but they cannot do the work for you. I strongly encourage you, whether you’re a lay person or a member of the clergy, to resist…
Perhaps you’ve noticed the uptick in people discussing Christianity’s connections to and complicity in racism, white supremacy, and colonialism? These are big, important subjects to tackle, and I hope if they’ve stirred something in you that you would continue to lean in and listen, as I believe they’re connected to religious trauma. In this post…
Unless you live under a rock, you know our world is navigating conversations not only on a pandemic but sexual assault accusations against Joe Biden and greater awareness of racial tensions in the United States through the unjust deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery, resulting in violent rioting, peaceful protests, and talk…
The Examen prayer is a contemplative practice to reflect on (to examine) your day in light of God’s presence. This is a practice I’ve been using in recent weeks, as I approach my 25th birthday, and I’ve found it helpful and comforting. “…to pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” — Mary Oliver…