even though i posted a few days early for international women’s day with the power of being wanted, i want to remind everyone that today, march 8th, is officially it so i hope that each of us take some time today to consider our contributions to the advancement of women in today’s world. i love […]
Read Morethe power of being wanted
this monday march 8th is international women’s day. i’ve written a post in honor of it the past 2 years (you can read them here & here) & really wanted to write one this year, too. there’s something powerful about a bunch of people thinking, talking, sharing, listening, learning, about the same topic at the […]
Read Moredreams re-dux
“almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” “when our days become dreary with low-hovering clouds of despair, and when our nights become darker than a thousand midnights, let us remember that there is a creative force in this universe, working to pull down the gigantic mountains of evil, a power that […]
Read Morethe battle against the wolves
“i am i the middle of a forest. there are no paths. i have no companions. and i hear wolves.” – angela, a pastor & aspiring actress in the film who does she think she is. * * * we all know that the world “system” is slanted against women. the injustices are countless, horrific, […]
Read Moreit's easy to be against health care reform when you have insurance
note: this is part of the august synchroblog focused on christian’s response to health care reform. i haven’t participated in a while, but i thought i’d join in this month. links to other posts on the same topics are below. * * * * * i usually stay away from political topics here on the […]
Read More"we are one" & more ramblings about justice
well we’re back from our crazy rome trip. we were only there a little over 24 hours because that is what jose’s layover was (for those of you who don’t know he is a pilot for united airlines to pay our bills & a new lawyer for a legal aid clinic here in denver because […]
Read Morepower differentials in action
if you’ve been reading for a while you know i am passionate about advocacy. i believe we are called to stand up for the oppressed, be a voice for the voiceless, and to raise awareness of injustices with more than just words. my last specific rant about this subject was when i wrote make advocates […]
Read More"the kingdom of God isn't just going to drop out of the sky"
i’ve been in a bit of a blog fog. real life is extra crazy & busy & full & good; i have all kinds of ideas i’ve love to process together, but between the refuge and kids and wacky seminary & university instructing gigs there’s just no time. for now, i’m just sharing what i […]
Read Morewe can't just stand by: international women's day 2009
most people around me know that one of the things i am most passionate about is equality for women–across the board, in the church, in our communities, in the world. the injustice that continues to prevail against women in many shapes and forms is not something that i think we can just stand by and […]
Read Morelast view from the margins: brown in a white world
well, my friends, we have come to the end of february & this 8 post series on a view from the margins. i have really enjoyed everyone’s perspectives and all of the comments & emails in response. it’s time to take a little break and shift gears (i am going to be writing about some […]
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