Jul 23, 2018 | Music, Music Mondays, Set Lists |
Welcome to the first Music Monday! Summer can be all about fun in the sun with popsicles dripping down your fingers, but it can also be a time of transitions. There’s a lot of moving – moving homes, cities, schools, jobs- that happens in the summer. Or perhaps...
Jul 21, 2018 | Music, Worship |
I’m back in the Bull City (that means Durham, North Carolina) and spending hot summer days splashing around, getting settled in my old house, and reconnecting with old friends. Durham is sure great at the welcome wagon, and if you ever visit I hope to extend the same...
Jun 12, 2018 | Duke, Ministry, Theology, Worship |
If you read my last post, you know that I recently made the decision to move back to Durham, North Carolina to attend Duke Divinity School. I know I didn’t get in because of good grades, so I’m basing the acceptance off of my recommendation letters and my essay. I...
Dec 27, 2017 | Devotional, Justice, Worship |
“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.” – John 1:14 (MSG) “But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.” -Jesus, to Nicodemus, in John 3:21 A few...
Jan 12, 2017 | Diary, Ministry, Worship |
Even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.- Mark 8:28 (NRSV) I realize that I haven’t been completely transparent in my updates with all of you, and for that I am sorry. So much has happened in the past few months. We moved from our beloved town of...
Aug 11, 2016 | CCDA, Conference, Identity, Ministry, WoC |
I have the great privilege of being in a few places where I can fully be myself. I don’t need to code switch, I don’t need to pretend. I don’t need to use different language, and I don’t need to explain myself. I know I’m fully loved, even when I mess up or when my...
May 20, 2016 | Ministry, Music, Worship |
Hello Everyone, I know, I know. It’s been a hot minute since my last post. But I have a very good reason… I moved to Chicago! I’ve been busy settling in and getting to know the city. I also had a major writing deadline for a chapter in a book that I’m really...
Jan 26, 2016 | Music, Set Lists, Uncategorized, Worship |
Happy New Year! I stumbled upon a great podcast that gave me an alternative to New Year’s Resolutions, similar to the Elle Woods snap cup. It’s called “Rememberlutions!” Get a jar or cup and decorate it (or not). Write down significant memories or accomplishments on...
Dec 8, 2015 | Liturgical Calendar, Uncategorized, Worship |
Last Saturday I took a look at my Facebook feed. One post was from a liturgical studies guy, posting an article about why we should observe the season of the liturgical calendar and Advent (the month leading up to Christmas). The article talked about how Advent...
