I understand that some people are uncomfortable by the physical mask I wear when I go inside public and private places. My husband has been ill off and on for months now and we need all of his available sick leave for him, not for him to use because of any illness I might have. … Continue reading People are still dying.
Category: Some say I’m an exvangelical.
Sometimes, it’s not all joy.
I think most of the time, faith is not easy for me. For some, being a Christian seems like the most obvious choice. Sunday mornings are refreshing and attending bible class other times during the week is worth the effort for how it makes them feel, the energy it gives them to face their lives … Continue reading Sometimes, it’s not all joy.
They rested.
Luke 23:55-56 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. This last sentence really stuck with me and has been … Continue reading They rested.
Not prepared.
I’ve been an elder at our church for over six months now and at times, I feel like I did when the nurses left the room and didn’t take my newborn with them. What? Why are you leaving me with this creature? I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m not capable. I’m going to mess … Continue reading Not prepared.
Salty Jesus.
At the time, some Pharisees came and told him, “Go, get out of here! Herod wants to kill you!” He said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look! I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete my work.’ Yet I must travel today, tomorrow and … Continue reading Salty Jesus.
Church pew crawl.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these". --------Matthew 19:14 During church service today, I lost one of our kids. My husband was working in the sound booth and I was checking attendance, so it was a perfect time … Continue reading Church pew crawl.
Seminary recruitment.
I attended a virtual seminary recruitment this week and it left me excited, overwhelmed, hopeful, and hurt. The seminaries didn’t hurt me, but the people who kept me from them. The PCUSA, which I’m now a member of, has been ordaining female pastors since the late 1950s. I wasn’t the only woman in the meeting, … Continue reading Seminary recruitment.
Silent Bystander
Lacking centralized authority, Churches of Christ sought to mediate their theology through denominational journals, colleges, and lectureships. As the only centralized voices of the denomination, these entities failed to address the division between African Americans and whites, thereby providing a false veneer of cohesion to insiders and outsiders of Churches of Christ. These three bodies … Continue reading Silent Bystander
What’s patriarchy?
My son asked his dad and I what patriarchy was yesterday. It came up as he was listening to us discuss one of my favorite stories in the bible, when Jesus turns water to wine at a wedding in Cana. After hearing me say that I feel Jesus’ mother is criticized unfairly, my husband answered, … Continue reading What’s patriarchy?
Child of the South
It has been a week since the anniversary of January 6th, and I think I’m closer to understanding what really frightens me about it. I’m more bothered by January 6th, 2022 than I am of the same day a year prior. It’s far too reminiscent of the rise to power of the men that lined … Continue reading Child of the South
Beka Tucker 