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Ash Wednesday: A Minister’s Reflection
Person after person, forehead after forehead, I repeat this refrain. For nearly an hour and a half, I stand and I repeat. You move from station to station, preparing yourself for the Lenten journey ahead, and all the while I stand. As I stand, my mind begins to ponder the…
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Racism Reduces the Image of God.
Racism works by reducing people to categories, and it takes something God created as beautiful and diverse and turns it into a tool for exclusion. When we stop seeing a person as a bearer of God’s image, it becomes easier to justify fear, suspicion, or indifference. That is how racism…
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Finding the Right Words, Again
The author reflects on the growing instability and fear in society, contrasting their own sense of security with the struggles of others. There is a call to embrace faith not as passive waiting, but as active witness, highlighting the importance of embodying peace and hope amidst conflict and division.
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On the Fifth Day of Christmas… A Forgotten Pope and What We Can Learn About Fostering Change in the New Year
Today marks the fifth day of Christmas and Saint Sylvester’s Day, honoring Pope Sylvester I, who led the Church during the Council of Nicaea. His legacy emphasizes quiet faithfulness amid change. As we enter the new year, we should reflect on…
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Instead of Resolutions, a Few Gentle Practices
The days after Christmas feel like an in-between space where time slows down and nothing quite makes sense. As one year closes and another begins, I am choosing a few gentle practices to carry forward, not as resolutions, but as ways of staying human while the calendar keeps moving.
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Pastors, Congregants, Friends, and the Complex Dynamics of It All
Pastoral relationships can be difficult to navigate, and friendships within their congregation of service are even more difficult.
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2025: What I Lost, What I Found, and What I Protected
In 2025, I learned to set meaningful boundaries rooted in self-care and emotional honesty. Letting go of unrepairable relationships and recognizing my role in past dynamics allowed for personal growth. Boundaries became essential for preserving my well-being, showing that love does not require unlimited availability, but rather, respect for oneself.
