christianity
-
Insist on Joy
“Depressed people never change the world” — Mitri Raheb Despite it all, I will insist on joy. I will drink in wonder in the natural world, in the miracle of my own body, in the faces of my children, glowing… Continue reading
-
White-ish, Part IV: The Cross I Bear
A note to my readers:A long time ago, I published a blogpost in which I referred to myself as “sort of” white. I got an inordinate amount of feedback, both positive and negative, some just curious, some weirdly aggressive, about… Continue reading
-
A Prayer for Those in Rafah
To you, my loves, in Rafah… I cannot pray for your life, your survival, or even the lack of your suffering. For already your suffering knows no end. And, for reasons I cannot comprehend, prayers don’t work that way. Ask… Continue reading
-
Grief and Gratitude on an Anniversary
Today, January 10, has been a very important day on my calendar for over a decade now. On this day, in 2010, I began my tenure as Rector of Thankful Memorial Episcopal Church. The first few times I celebrated this… Continue reading
The Thankful Priest - Leyla King 