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Running on Empty

Running on Empty

April 11, 2014
by Carlos R
Lent Devotional, Personal Stories, Reflections

Running on – running on empty Running on – running blind Running on – running into the sun But I’m running behind Everyone I know,…

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Our New Mission Statement, and my Trip to Lithuania

Our New Mission Statement, and my Trip to Lithuania

January 9, 2014
by Katie Reimer
Reflections

*Note: The names of Lithuanians who shared their stories with me have been changed in this blog to respect their confidentiality. Welcome home! I went…

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Children Will Listen: Conversations With My Daughter on Bisexuality

Children Will Listen: Conversations With My Daughter on Bisexuality

June 25, 2013
by Mark Peters
LGBT Pride Month, Personal Stories

I met my wife in 1980. She and I worked for the same company in different offices; she in North Carolina and I in Westchester….

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Asian/Pacific Islander – Can’t We Get Another Checkbox?

Asian/Pacific Islander – Can’t We Get Another Checkbox?

May 31, 2013
by Samantha Wagar
Asian American Heritage Month, Personal Stories, Reflections

  A Muslim, Christian, Brooklyn Perspective By Sania Khan and Samantha Wagar In many circles we’re known as a pair. “Sania and Sam” – it…

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Mothered

Mothered

May 10, 2013
by Carlos R
Personal Stories, Reflections

Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, I take time to reflect on the many ways in which I have been mothered. My mother passed away…

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Accidental Activist

Accidental Activist

April 4, 2013
by churchgirlgonegay
Personal Stories

Mawwige.  Mawwige is what bwings us togever today. Or, it’s what brings us apart.  It seems like marriage has been a hot topic in the…

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A Change Is Going To Come

A Change Is Going To Come

March 22, 2013
by Carlos R
Lent Devotional, Personal Stories

  Change. It’s a word that is often bandied about in various contexts. Change was the overall theme of the 2008 Presidential Election, no matter…

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Dream

Dream

March 19, 2013
by Carlos R
Lent Devotional

When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with…

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Find

Find

March 13, 2013
by Carlos R
Lent Devotional, Personal Stories

“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks…

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Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage

February 22, 2013
by Nathan Bledsoe
Lent Devotional

So my quest to not eat any meals by myself has led to some wonderful things. I have had some pretty great meals with friends…

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