Several months ago, I was riding in the passenger seat of a hearse from the funeral home to the cemetery to officiate a church member’s funeral. The driver kindly asked me about myself: Where I went to school, how long…
Looking in the mirror of women in ministry
God called women to ministry in the Bible. God is calling women to ministry now. God will continue calling women to ministry in the future. That is a truth I wished to convey with the mosaic I designed and created…
A playlist for women in ministry
Ever since I was a child, I have felt a connection to music and the way it draws on an artist’s experiences and ideas to invoke new experiences and ideas within the listeners. Throughout my journey, whether as a woman…
Church, state and the ‘Christian agenda’
“With Louisiana Leading Way, More States Are Likely to Take Up Christian Agenda.” That’s how The New York Times began a June 22 story detailing that the governor of Louisiana “signed bill after bill this week on public education in…
The unrecognized grief of adoption
I’ve been working at an affordable senior living complex for almost a year. The role includes serving as pastor of the church that meets on site as well as creating initiatives to nurture spiritual wellness within the community and the…
A response to Mark Wingfield: Moltmann offers a third way
A couple of weeks ago, Mark Wingfield wrote to challenge his readers in his article, “The Strict Father Model is Killing Us.” After describing the differences between the Strict Father and the Nurturant Parent worldview models, which attempts to explain…
Look underneath Lady Liberty’s skirt
Did you know there are broken shackles representing the end of slavery partially hidden underneath the skirt of the Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty)? Wow! It is amazing the extent to which we have been and continue to be willing…
Women have strengthened my faith
“I believe our hands complicate time. If we’re lucky enough, they help carry on the stories of our antepasados. This is why we write, knit, compose, cook, and so much more. We are all a sacred text.” — Kat Armas…
Why is this still happening?
Louisiana is making history, and not the good kind. As the only state with a law mandating displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, Louisiana is a standout among a host of states pursuing legislative measures that…
Before you protest at a Pride parade, look closely at what the Bible actually says
I look forward to marching in the Pride parade with my church each year. We have had a float in the parade almost from the parade’s beginning. Each year there are protesters. Almost always, there is someone holding a Bible;…
On faith and gardening
One of the most flourishing post-pandemic interests is gardening. And the season is upon us. “Show me your garden and I’ll tell you who you are.” — Alfred Austin, English poet laureate, wrote in the 1800s. My own garden would…
Building bridges in a divided world: 7 ways to cultivate unity
In a world that is increasingly divided, followers of Jesus can be proactive and intentional about building bridges over the chasm of our differences. Our faith calls us to be peacemakers, to love our neighbors and to cultivate unity in…