“No news is good news.” Years ago, this statement meant something very different than what it means now. A week ago, I learned that a federal grant that allowed Church on the Street in Sioux Falls to provide fresh food to folks in the community had been suspended. Church on the Street is a… Continue reading “No News is Good News”
There have been lots of articles in the news the last week or so about cuts to the Department of Education and I’ve read many of them. But I’ll choose to reflect on one that I read in The Morning email newsletter from the New York Times simply titled, “Cuts at the Education Department.” … Continue reading Belovedness in the News: Cuts to the Department of Education
I am from red sandstone canyons and treed mountain landscapes. From strong family ties and good communication, faithfulness and integrity. I am from a middle/upper class, mostly white background, and I’m just starting to learn how that has shaped me in both positive and limiting ways. I’m from the land of the Southwest native peoples… Continue reading The Places Where I’m From
I am from a small pink room covered in floral wallpaper. From My Little Ponys and sticker books and tennis balls.I am from a full house, laughter, connection, and prayer. I’m from the land of the Kumeyaay people. I am from the valley, the mountains and the foothills. I am from geraniums and sea salt… Continue reading I am From
I am beloved. You are beloved. We are beloved. This is such an important truth. The most important thing about this person is that they are a child of God. This is always true, for everyone, but I am struggling to uphold the belovedness of people who don’t uphold belovedness. For me, right now this… Continue reading Struggling to find the belovedness in the new federal administration
