Aware of Blackness, Constricted by Words

August 5, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

I am in a season where I am aware of blackness Brown skinned flesh unpacking in glaring white institution Bound By thoughts By words By thinking of words to the degree that I am constricted Tongue tied, hands restricted by overwhelming streams of consciousness I’d *almost* rather be sleeping because dreams block out death block carnage block bullshit, toxic politic and wondering if my black life is seen as less than that of beasts or the unborn I am awake and breathing mouth wide open... Read more

Constructing My Theological Home

July 22, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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I wrote this piece a few weeks back but I’ve had a number of conversations since I ‘penned’ this that have made very clear to me that this is for so many of you who are in a place of transition. If no one else tells you this know that it’s ok to be in flux with your beliefs. We are constantly growing and learning and that means you will experience times of your thoughts being under construction. Wrestle, pause, research,... Read more

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If You Don’t Have Anything Exhorting To Say…

June 5, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 The last few months have been interesting ones to be a spectator of religious folk – especially those identifying as Christians. There have been a number of things that have happened around the world that elicited response from Christians (as they should have). MY challenge is that an uncomfortable... Read more

Through Acts of Faith, Fight Back

May 21, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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"Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work, [and] took the promises for themselves." Are you ready to act? Read more

Embrace Your Difference…It’s Time

May 19, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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“I feel like a weirdo and kind of out of place with everyone else. I’m not talking about that ~*super christian*~ feeling either where you’re not like the world. That’s just how I feel in general. But then again, not being apart of [a] puzzle has always been what makes me special.” — Erika Renée I was sitting around, passing the time on the internetz when I saw a friend post this statement on Facebook and it spoke to me. In... Read more

A Prayer from Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

May 13, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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This prayer by Elizabeth of the Trinity really spoke to me. May I grow to love God as fervently as her when she was on this side of eternity. Read more

When I Don’t Trust God

May 11, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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I had a conversation with my best friend last night. After hearing me gripe and bitch and moan about something that was troubling me, my bestie said something that gave me pause. She noted that it wasn’t problem A or situation B that was the issue but we were entering a territory where I don’t trust God. I could’ve gone on about how of course I trust God. How could I not because God is….well, God. I could’ve quoted scriptures like Hebrews 11:... Read more

Sitting in Awe of My Transformation

April 26, 2015 By Alicia T. Crosby

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Eyes heavy, Spirit fed So different Pause I think about my past Passion, Fire, Prophetic Voice Having no true north Effective for the season but ungrounded See children speak from sources passed onto them Saying foolish, feeble things because secondhand, threadbare theology is what they put on Now I see how ill-fitting those old garments were Because He who provides is dressing me Spirit of the Living God My personal tailor Lifting hems, Dropping waists, Adjusting the seams So this... Read more

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