Scripture Reading: “One Body, Many Parts” 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Secular Reading: “Disabled people know what it means to be vulnerable and interdependent. We are modern-day oracles. It’s time people listened to us… So many people see me and presume that I have a poor quality of life because I have a tube attached to my… Continue reading One Body, Many Ways: Alice Wong and how leadership from the disability community can save our world.

After years of self reflection in the world of academia that earned me two master’s degrees and sitting in countless chairs at multiple therapists office, I understand why I feel comfortable in crisis. My experiences of trauma have made me stronger in certain areas of my life, weaker in others– but one big take away… Continue reading There is no going back (a reflection)

This was originally posted in a multi-faith Facebook group as a response to places of worship wanting to reopen or gather in person during the pandemic. Here’s the deal. I am a pastor as well as a therapist who works with women in chemical dependency treatment. When I hear folks say, “so, I am thinking… Continue reading For my fellow faith leaders in times of Covid—19…

Easter is my favourite holiday hands down. There is power in knowing that while the disciples were hiding and afraid, the women went to the tomb with spices to do the work anyway, knowing all the dangers. Women do brave things. Women hold fear with both hands and go for it anyway. The found the… Continue reading A short reflection on Easter

The Word: Matthew 5:38-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your… Continue reading Drag Queens + Jesus (a homily on praying for your enemies)

Last Sunday, November 24, I was ordained and installed as a United Church of Christ pastor! I accepted a call in October as associate pastor at Living Table UCC in Minneapolis. It was all pretty groovy. A huge thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me– especially the blog readers! ❤️

This is my first sermon as associate pastor at Living Table UCC in Minneapolis. I preached on the text from Luke 19:1-10 about Jesus meeting Zacchaeus (forgive all the misspelling of his name throughout the sermon) I also used a beautiful poem, linked below, by Maren Tirabassi, called “On reading the gospel of John in… Continue reading Unconditionally, Always (Luke 19:1-10)

This week, I found myself rejoicing and offering up so many prayers of thanks. Two major things have happened in my life and I can’t help but reflect on all the people in my life who have supported me. The first piece is that I am working as a therapist full time in a place… Continue reading “Your grandmother’s prayers are still protecting you.”

Sometimes, the world projects images and labels on you that can make you feel scarier or bigger than you actually are. Today’s morning word? Know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, exactly as you are. Don’t let someone else or the powers that be tell you otherwise. In other words, how Mary Oliver said… Continue reading Just as you are