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Tag Archives: power
Teachable Moments
Homily for Proper 13 Year C Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Richmond, VA Lectionary Readings: Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 Christ who is all and in all, teach us to listen to the lessons you … Continue reading
Posted in sermons, Uncategorized
Tagged abundance, action, foolishness, Jesus, Jesus the Teacher, parable of the rich fool, power, privilege, social justice, teacher, teaching, trust, wealth, where is God, wisdom
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Thoughts on Bridges
Today has been an exercise in bridging the gap and feeling the strain. Sometimes in this public writing forum, I can’t authentically convey the stories of what comes my way while living into my Lenten intention of proximity without oversharing … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged bridge, bridges, burning bridges, faith, feminist, God, Kate Rushin, knowing oneself, power, strength, support, The Bridge Poem, translating, womanism
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What’s in a name?
For the past two days, I’ve been a lay delegate to the 220th Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. I’ve sat and walked, listened and spoke, wrangled and voted, reconnected with friends and made new connections. All in … Continue reading
Beads of Privilege
Tonight I am compelled to write simply because it was such an awesome, wonderful evening of class with my students. Just to re-cap: I am teaching undergraduate (BSW Junior) students this year after having spent the past 14 years immersed … Continue reading
Truth to Power
Social workers often get accused of being bleeding-heart liberals who hug trees and sing “kum-ba-yah.” Like most stereotypes, there is a reason why this image emerged. Maybe it comes from our genetic predisposition, or a lived experience that environmentally propels … Continue reading
Posted in Who is My Neighbor?, work and life
Tagged advocacy, argument, dialogue, disagreement, Division, empathy, faith, growth, Jesus, power, privilege, respect, safety
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small points of light 