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)
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
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
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
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
Dearest, dearest evangelicals
Dearest evangelicals, I love you so damn much. You taught me how to love Jesus like a Person, how to pray to God as if God is as close as my breath, how to remember Scripture better than I remember … [Read more...] about Dearest, dearest evangelicals
Advent at 3am
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is … [Read more...] about Advent at 3am
When I Kept Silent
"Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young!” I used to work as a chaplain at an elderly residential facility and rehab hospital in Atlanta. I was there on … [Read more...] about When I Kept Silent
