Disappointment is a feeling of jumping in a pool upside down when you are expecting to do the breaststroke. Misplaced expectations might be the root cause of disappointments suggesting that we each have every ability to deal with life setbacks that result in disappointment. Disappointment is a complex emotional state characterized by feelings of sadness,… Read More The Upside-down World of Disappointment
Life in a liminal space has been an unusual and uncertain experience. I am currently in a liminal space, perhaps you are too. Mine is a space between two worlds – two lives – who I was before coming out of the closet to live my life authentically and who I will be as an… Read More Liminal Space
I never meant to cause you any sorrow I never meant to cause you any pain I only wanted one time to see you laughing I only wanted to see you laughing and playing in the rain The lyrics were borrowed from Prince’s song Purple Rain with a slight change in the end. I change… Read More The Joy of a Father
Throughout history, various religious and spiritual traditions have attempted to understand and describe God. Like many, I grew up thinking that God is infinite, eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent, all while acknowledging that characteristics are difficult for human minds to fully comprehend. The mystery of God encompasses the questions of God’s existence, nature, purpose, and… Read More The Mystery
Why…Why… How many times do I have to try to tell youThat I’m sorry for the things I’ve done, ooh. ooh, oohBut when I start to try to tell youThat’s when you have to tell meHey… this kind of trouble’s only just begunI told myself too many timesWhy don’t you ever learn to keep your… Read More Why?
What will this day be like? I wonder What will my future be? I wonder It could be so exciting To be out in the world To be free My heart should be wildly rejoicing Oh, what’s the matter with me? I can hear Julie Andrews singing Richard Rogers’ lyrics from a beautiful song called… Read More Tomorrow
They say that to become a photographer that takes remarkable images, one needs to put themselves in front of beautiful subjects. My intention is to share the week’s images and the beauty I experienced throughout my journey. I suppose it always works this way, but at my grandson’s preschool graduation, I couldn’t help but feel… Read More Saturday Shots
Driving down I-95 this past Saturday, I sat quietly praying to God how I would handle some toxic relationships in my life. Post-pandemic, many are feeling their emotions and looking to blame another for whatever ails them. As a pastor, I am feeling not only my congregation’s anxieties, but have been processing my own as… Read More Be True
In a small town, there lived a soul unseen, A tale of transformation, a journey unseen. David was a name that never quite fit right, Yearning to break free, to step into the light. _ A whisper in the heart, a truth yet untold, She emerged, brave and bold. With every step taken, with a… Read More She
Jesus said… “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 NRSV) I cleaned out my closet yesterday. I did so because my… Read More Love One Another
Prejudice is often rooted in ignorance and fear. Prejudice against homosexuality can develop from a variety of factors, including cultural norms, religious beliefs, personal experiences, and societal attitudes. Educating oneself and engaging with LGBTQ+ individuals is the only way I can imagine to challenge negative stereotypes and stereotypes and reduce the current prejudice. Anti-gay prejudice… Read More The Right is Wrong
The phrase “love the sinner and hate the sin” is not explicitly found in the Bible, but it is often used as a shorthand for a Christian perspective on how to approach people who engage in sinful behavior. However, this phrase can be problematic because it can be misinterpreted or misapplied in ways that contradict… Read More Love The Sinner
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