As I was reading through the Passion narratives to prep for today's post I was struck by an incident found in each of them; Peter cut's off the ear of the High Priest's slave, Malchus. Initially, I had every intention of writing about the Crucifixion - that is what this day is about, after all …
The Profundity of Holy Thursday
The explosive joy of Easter is nearly upon us! Soon, we will be celebrating our Lord's triumph over death and giving thanks for the gifts of our own redemption and resurrection. But before we rush head long into the glory of the Resurrection, I want to slow our pace and take a moment to delve …
The Waters of Redemption
Buried beneath the raw flesh of every scar there lies a story, a veiled truth manifested in the physical form. If you listen close enough they will whisper, confessing our sins, our triumphs, our follies and, even, our secrets.His scar was no different. It stretched from just below the base of his thumb, over its …
I’m here!
And so, after many months, I've come to break my silence. I have nothing profound to say, at least not yet, but I am filled with gratitude at your patience with me. I've said it countless times, but those of you who have been with me since the beginning know that any period of extended …
Pinkwashing the Occupation
What is Pinkwashing? Pinkwashing is a promotional tactic leveraged by organizations, governments and corporations in an attempt to appear gay friendly so as to financially profit. When speaking about Pinkwashing in context with Isreal, we are talking about a marketing campaign the Israeli government employed to transform the country’s global perception away from a colonialist …
