In a world where anger and anxiety are taking center stage, the practice of lament offers a profound and healing alternative. By providing a structured outlet for sorrow and grief, lament allows individuals to process their emotions in a meaningful way, fostering resilience, hope, and inner peace. Embracing lament can transform our approach to emotional challenges, guiding us towards a more balanced and compassionate existence.  In the complex tapestry of human emotions, anger and anxiety often dominate, casting shadows over... Read more

Patriotism, communism, socialism, racism, sexism. All these “isms” seem to be defining who we are right, and they are putting is in odds with each other and tearing us apart. It makes me wonder, is this the way we should be posturing ourselves if we claim to be Christian?  Mathew 5:44 – “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”  It is often suggested to approach those who oppose us with understanding and compassion. Sometimes, our greatest adversaries... Read more

Redefining Masculine Identity in Contemporary Society  As our world continues to redefine itself regarding gender and sexuality, we must consider what this means. A thought that came to me a few weeks back was the question, “can we have a non-patriarchal masculinity?” In doing a little digging around, I found that non-patriarchal masculinity or non-hegemonic masculinity is an emerging concept that challenges traditional notions of masculinity rooted in patriarchal values. It seeks to redefine the masculine identity in ways that... Read more

I am sitting down pondering what to write for the New Year, New You post and scrolling through all the crowded gym jokes and reading friends New Years fitness goals and watching thru hike announcements for the AT. This got me to really thinking, what is the Judeo/Christian response to all of this? When I searched “a Christian view on caring for our bodies”, I only came up with a list of bible verses, usually taken out of context and... Read more