Being inclusive does not (should not!) cultivate a spirit of exclusivity of others. Sounds simple, right? Apparently some think it’s not so easy. So, let me break it down. I recently had a meeting about a group I am a part of. We are an inclusive group rooted in PCUSA theology where we uplift all…
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call me by my name.
What’s in a name? A lot. I’ve often times told a story of a pastor who, years ago, could never remember my name. This pastor called me the wrong name for years; and it wasn’t just that I was called the wrong name, it was that it was really similar to my name, just not…
letter: (noun) a direct or personal written or printed message addressed to a person or organization; origin: middle english, 13th century
The following letter was written about a year ago while I was surfing around on church websites trying to glean how to write some blurbs for a project I was working on. Dear Church People, I love you. I love you all, so much. I am one of you. Even though we are all different,…
Life comes from death.
This week, I’ve had the privilege of spending the week with the Montreat College Conference with over 1,500 college students and some of my dearest friends in life and in ministry as I serve as the conference pastor, a workshop leader, and the conference artist. It’s been a blast. Even as I battle a lingering…
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