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But Mary Stood Weeping

January 9, 2017 by Laura Jean 1 Comment

  But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. John 20:11 Everyone went home. But Mary didn't go back to her home like the other disciples did, after they saw that the graveyard had been dug up … [Read more...] about But Mary Stood Weeping

Franklin Graham Went Vegan (Or: The World has Gone Mad)

January 5, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

You never expect to wake up and see Franklin Graham posting foodie pictures on his Twitter account with captions like "Vegan Day #4! This isn't that bad!" Even a broken clock is right twice a … [Read more...] about Franklin Graham Went Vegan (Or: The World has Gone Mad)

@SpiritAirlines and the Holy Spirit

January 3, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

Y'all I am sitting at the airport in a nasty Spirit Airlines delay, and I posted on FB about Spirit Airlines but it sure looked like I was talking about the Holy Spirit because I have an awful lot of … [Read more...] about @SpiritAirlines and the Holy Spirit

New Years Eve: Drags Shows and Monks

January 2, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

I spent New Years Eve in the in/between space. Somewhere in between throwing dollar bills at an enormous, glittering Queen who wooed us with P!nk and vulgarity and glitter, and curled up at a … [Read more...] about New Years Eve: Drags Shows and Monks

A Feminist Advent (Or: That’s What Advent Always Is)

December 22, 2016 by Laura Jean 5 Comments

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.     Surely, from now on all generations will call me … [Read more...] about A Feminist Advent (Or: That’s What Advent Always Is)

Psalm 71: Shame

December 19, 2016 by Laura Jean 2 Comments

In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and save me Be to me a rock of refuge a strong fortress, to save … [Read more...] about Psalm 71: Shame

Weighing Sacredness

December 16, 2016 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

And the weight of glory, if you held it in your hand It would pass right through you So now's your chance - Caedmon’s Call ------ “Only two things that are here on earth now are going to heaven with … [Read more...] about Weighing Sacredness

Joy, Joy, Where There Is No Joy

December 12, 2016 by Laura Jean 3 Comments

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah … [Read more...] about Joy, Joy, Where There Is No Joy

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Laura Jean is an Atlanta based writer, itinerant chaplain, and amateur mystic. She lives and writes in the in-between places of queerness, loving Jesus, and rediscovering the Bible after fundamentalism.

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