Emerging Voices | Sacred Safe Places

Emerging Voices | Sacred Safe Places

Christians live in both an already and a not yet space. Followers of Jesus are a part of the pilgrimage not yet completed by a new heaven and new earth; but we also are already a part of the coming kingdom of God. How does this impact how we view our call to witness...
By the Way | Such Sweet Sorrow

By the Way | Such Sweet Sorrow

I recently completed three-plus years of off-and-on (mostly on) supply work at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Española, New Mexico. The end came rather suddenly; for a variety of reasons, we relocated on short notice, so what had been a 30-minute commute each way...
How Screen Time Impacts Teens’ Mental Health

How Screen Time Impacts Teens’ Mental Health

Mental health struggles are increasing across the U.S., continuing a decade-long trend. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five U.S. adults suffered from mental illness in 2021. Most striking is that at least half of U.S. adolescents suffered...
All Losses Matter

All Losses Matter

As you get in line for the amusement park ride, there’s a sign. It may be a cutout yardstick, but just as often, it’s a child or animal (depending on the park) holding out a hand: “You must be this tall to ride this ride.” I’ve felt that way through the years as I’ve...