In the deep country of a rural Kentucky community lies a small but mighty congregation that gathers weekly (and often more than that) to celebrate the truth of God’s loving promises. From the look of the country church, you might make assumptions about them — unless you pay close attention…

This letter is filled with the nuance and complexity of life — reminding myself and others that even the deepest trauma in life can still hold a place in your heart. Dear Childhood Church, I haven’t been in correspondence with you in a while — since I was 16, actually…

I was reading The Parable of the Sower tonight and it reminded me of a since we commonly perpetuate. All of us at some point or another preach to everyone “on the other side” about what is and isn’t truth (goodness, wholeness, righteousness, common good), yet we rarely bear the…

Trickle Down Economics is something that I have always heard about. Ever since Ronald Reagan was the President, it has been the hill our country has decidedly gone to die. The system is built off the expectation that the wealth of the few on top will trickle down to all…

Ever wonder why a lot of old churches have a sanctuary entrance on both sides? Or perhaps three entrances? Many of these historic buildings share with us physical reminders of churches past - much of that history we aren't too proud of. If not for practicality, most congregations with two…

I cannot count how many times in the past month that I have taken a deep breath and thought really hard about suspending my social media and taking a break from the news. As a Christian minister who really just wants to see the world come together for peace and…

This month, I have been doing the Lord’s work and fighting for my beloved hometown’s second annual PRIDE Festival and Drag show. …

“I don’t need religion. I just need Jesus.” Have you heard or said that before? Wait.. I’ve got another one.. “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” I HATE when people say this. It dehumanizes me. Oh and this one, too: “Everything happens for a reason.” sigh.. I am most certainly…

It was a late, exhausting night in Lexington, where I had just spent the majority of my day in the hospital waiting for a close family member to depart from their earthly body. I hadn’t gotten five minutes of sleep the night before and I was prepared not to for…