Jesus had given sight to the blind, fed the destitute, and even walked on water; however, on the eve of his engagement with the cross, Jesus kneels and prays... Read more
Jesus had given sight to the blind, fed the destitute, and even walked on water; however, on the eve of his engagement with the cross, Jesus kneels and prays... Read more
When I was a young girl, I thought I’d be happily married to a nice Christian husband by my mid-twenties. Read more
The fact that, in most biblical films, Jesus is cast as a white man while the people of color are relegated to the supporting cast is a symptom of the American white savior complex. Read more
Maybe I'm a masochist, at least when it comes to sports. You see, my favorite franchises are the Boston Red Sox, Tottenham Hotspur, and the San Jose Sharks. Read more
The label American Christian is largely and globally associated with negative connotations. Read more
In my fundamentalist life, by now I would have been dreading Mother’s Day ... Read more
Shortly before Mother’s Day, my sister called and granted me a ten minute visit with Mom, who, I learned, had been hospitalized for a month with pneumonia. Read more
Perhaps you have never been denied health insurance for a pre-existing medical condition, and you think you don't know anyone who has, which is why you support the repeal of the ACA, including coverage for pre-existing conditions. Read more
One of the members of the congregation, who happened to be a pig farmer, was enraged by my message and the pastor thought he was in need of a follow-up--so I gave him a call. Read more
Suddenly, this simple idea permeated every aspect of my life. It became a mantra, a lifeline. Read more