Even in the stillness there’s a stirring… internal noise… that cannot be ignored, and I’m not sure that it should be. I think I am allowed to cry when I listen to my trans friend talk about how people in power want to erase him from history, and how these powerful people are working hard … More existing
When I realized I wanted to serve in the realm of mental health, I had no idea what I was really getting into. No, I’m not talking about the stereotype that every person who receives mental health treatment is “scary”, “messy” or “depressing”. Because they aren’t. Sometimes life is scary. Sometimes life is messy. Sometimes … More becoming “us”
The words you’re about to read are honest. They are my heart. With that, I ask that you read with care, with caution, and with an open mind. I am adamant on skipping all drama, all “I don’t usually say things like this, but…” statements, and all disclaimers that I am, in fact, white. I … More silence is deadly
Week two of students consisted of about 70 people from a large church out of Midland, Michigan. We got the cool opportunity to combine some construction ministry with some relational ministry, both starting with new partners & strengthening partners we have been talking & working alongside for weeks already. After processing this week a little, … More little things, big deals
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