The church year is a beautiful lens through which to view time, history, and one’s place in the story of Christ. Beginning in late November or early December, the liturgical year (also referred to as the church year or church calendar) lays a foundation centered on Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Each year as the…
This past spring I was presented with an opportunity to submit a piece to Christians for Biblical Equality International’s magazine, Mutuality. The theme focused broadly on the intersection of race and the egalitarian movement within the church. I jumped in, nerves and all, and submitted the prayer of confession linked below. Read the full prayer…
This month marks our fifth wedding anniversary. It’s been an incredible few years as we’ve supported each other through school, an enlistment, therapy, new jobs and passions, faith exploration, parenthood, and more. The last month or two has felt extra special as we watched two big dreams become reality. Welcoming Emelia Last month we welcomed…
As I’ve observed Christian nationalism and studied purity culture in the last few years, a common theme repeatedly shows up: the pursuit of “biblical” family values. Images, metaphors, and myths of the ideal family have shaped much of how many people, namely conservative Christians, have understood their role as God’s chosen people, both as American…
If the “exvangelical” and #ChurchToo movements tell us anything, sexual assault and other forms of religious abuse or trauma are more prevalent in our (faith) communities than we may like to admit. This month marks the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder there is much work left to…
As a time of reflection, fasting, and repentance, Lent provides space for us to reorient ourselves towards God. This season is meant to feel heavy and in the context of 2020, these 40 days may feel extraordinarily painful for some. From the last few months alone, we have plenty to grieve as a nation and as…