Cultivating a Spirit of Hope

Cultivating a Spirit of Hope

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about hope.  I know we are not yet to Easter Sunday and the hope of Christ’s resurrection is still a distant reality. This is a struggle, isn’t it, living in the in-between?  We are required to keep our eyes on the future and be...
Creating a World That Is Safe for All

Creating a World That Is Safe for All

I am proud of a few things as I reflect on Pride season this year. First, I am approaching one year of serving as lead pastor of Life in Deep Ellum, a faith community and cultural center in urban Dallas. I remember the small but challenging minority of voices that...
Dear Queer Soul: Here’s Why It Will Be OK

Dear Queer Soul: Here’s Why It Will Be OK

Dear Queer or Questioning Soul, When GFM asked me if I could write a column about Pride Month, I struggled for weeks to figure out the direction I would take this piece. I could have written an eloquent explanation of the history of the Stonewall Uprising. I could...