Posts Tagged ‘politics’
The Courage To Stand
As we journey through Advent we actively—wait. I am of Lakota heritage, and hold in my heart, in my prayers, and in my spirit, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, also waiting, and doing so actively. For well over a year the tribe has been objecting to a proposed route for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL),…
Read MoreWhen Politics Gets Personal
Ever since November 9, I have been a in a state of disbelief, not because of the electorate’s decision to select the Republican Party’s candidate, as the President elect, but at the events that have occurred since. There have been a spike in hate crimes, even more divisive rhetoric being spoke and unfortunately there is…
Read MoreThe Courage To Turn Tables
Perhaps like many of you, I’m reeling and trying to wrap my head and heart around the election results. But maybe like fewer of you, I know this isn’t a new day or some new reality. I suspect that the level of violence we’re seeing would’ve happened regardless of the outcome. The sad and sorry…
Read MoreMy Hope Is In Us
Advent is the great liturgical season of waiting. We yearn, we search, and we reach out, and we dream of Immanuel who will walk amoung us. We spend much time preparing our homes and our churches for the holiday, and we wait. This season of waiting with expectation is the perfect time to work on…
Read MorePainting Emily For Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Trigger Warning: description of depression and suicide Her name was Emily. As a pastor, I was always happy to have someone new visit the congregation. So I was particularly thrilled when Emily scheduled a meeting with me after visiting worship for the first time. During our meeting, Emily shared that she identified as transgender woman,…
Read MoreHow I Face My Anxiety & Fears
I am a former “sufferer.” Sufferer is a term that David Johnson uses to describe people that experience panic and anxiety. David is a former sufferer and has a clinic in New Zealand to help people that suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. From the time when I was in my twenties until five or…
Read MoreBeyond The Ballot, We Cannot Rest
Daily, we have borne witness to the divisive language and tactics that have been employed during the 2016 Election. I have often had to remind myself: God is still in control and all things happen according to His plan. The 2016 election has reminded me how much further we actually have to go as a…
Read MoreChristians Vote For Reproductive Justice
At its core, Reproductive Justice is about autonomy and self-determination. It’s about more than parenting decisions—it’s about trusting individuals and families to make informed and prayerful decisions about their lives. This is why we know Reproductive Justice is an LGBTQI issue! Defined by the Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective SisterSong, Reproductive Justice is “the human…
Read MorePainting Perpetua & Felicity: Patron Saints Of Same-Sex Couples
In the current political climate, many claim that LGBTQ folks have achieved full equality since same-sex marriage was dubbed legal in 2015. I remember celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision as my wife, toddler, and I packed up our home and set off on a year-long journey volunteering throughout the country. We left the day after…
Read MoreDelegations Of Clergy Lead Moral Marches In Over 30 Capital Cities
On Monday, September 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., delegations of clergy will lead “Higher Ground Moral Day of Action” marches at 30 state capitol buildings and the city hall building in the District of Columbia. Three new states have recently joined the moral march including Delaware, Maryland, and Michigan. “The Higher Ground Moral Day…
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