I have never really been comfortable in my body. I'm much more comfortable with words. There's a cardboard box of old journals in my closet, eighteen years worth of words spilled out of my brain … [Read more...] about Giving Up Words for Lent: Ashes, Flesh, and Our Embodied God
Lent
Barefoot Queer Girl in the Monastery Parking Lot
Wednesday was supposed to be my Sabbath, but it got off track. I left home much later than normal. I couldn't get my shit together, and everything got bumped later and later until my set-apart day … [Read more...] about Barefoot Queer Girl in the Monastery Parking Lot
Can’t Outrun Shame [Lent]
Oh how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you, and accomplished for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone! Psalm 31:19 And they were both naked, … [Read more...] about Can’t Outrun Shame [Lent]
{keep her way pure}
how can a young woman keep her way pure? by guarding it according to your word. with my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! Psalm 119 "purity of heart is to will one … [Read more...] about {keep her way pure}
Is Your Story Telling You? [Lent]
Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered … [Read more...] about Is Your Story Telling You? [Lent]
Refreshed. Revived. [Lent]
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart. The commands of … [Read more...] about Refreshed. Revived. [Lent]
Stop Absolving God [Lent]
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. - … [Read more...] about Stop Absolving God [Lent]
Lavender for Lent [Ash Wednesday]
Create in me a clean heart, O God. - Psalm 51 - The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still. - Exodus 14:1 - Love the Lord your God... and love your neighbor... all the Law and the … [Read more...] about Lavender for Lent [Ash Wednesday]