When I was seventeen, I sat in a dim church basement, feeling as if I were suspended between worlds. I didn’t yet know who I was or who I was meant to be, but something—a whisper of Spirit—had guided me there. Across the room sat a woman unlike anyone I had ever met. Her hair…
Lately, I find myself drawn into deeper reflections on my spiritual journey, as though the threads of my past, present, and future are weaving together in ways I can no longer ignore. Perhaps it’s the growing chorus of voices encouraging me to publish something new—a call to share my thoughts and experiences in another work….
Today, I pause to celebrate six years since my ordination, a moment that feels both sacred and humbling. As I look back on these years, I am filled with gratitude for the ways God’s call has shaped my life and deepened my faith—not just in ministry, but also within my family. This journey has been…
“Are you ready for Christmas?” It’s a question we hear all too often as the holiday season begins. Most of the time, it refers to shopping lists, travel plans, and party preparations. But beneath the busyness, there’s a quieter, deeper question begging to be asked: Is your heart ready? Advent is an invitation to pause,…
Yesterday, just before our clergy conference began, my mentor sat me down and introduced me to the game of chess. I’d always been fascinated by the idea of it—the intricate movements, the strategy, the patience it demands—but I’d never really learned to play. As we laid out the board and arranged the pieces, my mentor…
In the summer of 2020, as our nation erupted in protests over the killing of George Floyd, I found myself watching the news with a mixture of heartbreak and righteous anger. It wasn’t just the images of tear gas and fractured communities that cut me deeply; it was the unannounced visit of then-President Donald Trump…
After the election, I spent a day weeping, another raging, and then found myself sitting quietly, listening to the cracks in my broken heart. In the depths of that heartbreak, a sobering truth emerged: it didn’t matter who was on the ballot, what their policies were, or even if it had been Jesus himself standing…
As the election looms near, many of us are feeling the weight of the uncertainty it brings. For women, immigrants, and marginalized communities, the stakes feel especially high, as policies and rhetoric have significant and tangible impacts on daily life. Each news cycle stirs up more tension, and each appearance brings fresh reminders of what…
Throughout history, the Church has faced moments of moral reckoning—times when it was called to speak out against injustice, oppression, and hatred. In each of these moments, the decision to either act or remain silent had profound consequences for society and for the Church itself. Today, as the political and social climate becomes increasingly polarized,…
For many marginalized individuals, family has long been a place to seek refuge from a world that often feels hostile or indifferent. When we talk about family, we talk about trust—an unspoken understanding that, amidst life’s challenges, we can rely on those closest to us for love and acceptance. But the rise of the MAGA…