I was raised with deep United Methodist and Pentecostal influences. As an adult, I have participated in several religious environments, asking lots of questions and been very observant. Theology is a funky combination of our philosophical, psychological, ideological, metaphysical, social, “racial,” self-protective, others awareness/lack thereof, need for community thoughts and feelings wrapped up inside of …
In Memorium~
https://youtu.be/fiR18oC4eiI In the deepest part of me Like flowers in a garden One truth rings true Veraciously recounting all that was planted Even the lesser blossoms from Yesterday's seeds become the beauty I see One bloom at a time Uniting our hearts with yours richly enfolded in mine Gifts of love continue feeding one's soul, …
“Maaaaaa!”
https://youtu.be/aYvQlOgLv0Y From Gene Edwards, A Tale of Three Kings: The almighty, living God turned to Gabriel and gave a command. “Go, take these two portions of my being. There are two destinies waiting. To each unborn destiny give one portion of myself.” A destiny stepped forward: “This portion of God is for me.” “...remember, whoever …
Wrestlings of a Thirsty Heart
https://youtu.be/mr9v_aVxYZQ In Reza Aslan's book, Zealot, he speaks of Jesus in the most practical of ways as he describes his own very personal transformation from evangelicalism to the faith which sustains his journey, Islam. I respect and admire Aslan for owning and sharing the importance of having an authentic resonance with God as he understands …
Write About the Tears
https://youtu.be/N8RA4JsoKjY “Write about the tears” my mentor said on July 26, 2019 while I lamented over my most recent burden. Before I could respond, she added, “…write about the tissue, the thing that collects the tears!” In retrospect, I wonder if she is a glutton for my punishment ~ at the time, I cried harder. …
