I Miss Going To Church
I miss going to church.
That might come as a surprise to those who have followed my 3-year journey out of church in general and pastoral ministry in particular. Perhaps some will smirk and harumph, I knew it...
Queer Joy of Belonging
On the first weekend in June, my partner and I served communion at our friendly LGBTQIA+ church and my heart touched the marvelous love of God in our beloved community. As a queer Christian, I took great joy in...
Overcoming Shame
Shame is a common experience of marginalized people. Not surprisingly. It does a number on you when others look askance at what makes you different and pull away as a result. As a gay woman, I have struggled to...
Heavy Burdens and Hope: A Review
Until now, learning how to discuss these Bible bullets with any confidence seemed overwhelming. But Bridget Eileen Rivera has done all the heavy lifting.
Life as a Lesbian Christian: This Is What I See
Then one day, bone exhausted, something hit me. What if this thorn is actually a mustard seed?
Asking the Right Questions About LGBTQ Youth Will Transform Youth Ministry Into Public Witness
Logistical questions cannot be answered out of context. Instead, we need to address the mindset Christian leaders need to have when we are considering how our ministries can build a safe world for LGBTQ youth, and what implications that inclusion has for our congregations the wider world.
The Evangelical Gaze
When those privileges are threatened, it means danger for those in the margins and anyone who chooses to stand with them. Perhaps someday you'll join me where it's dangerous.
All Christians Should Celebrate the SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ+ Discrimination
When the focus is shifted to “okay, but how does this affect us?” it misses the whole point of who it truly affects.