Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
National Give Something Away Day
July 15th is recognized as National Give Something Away Day. The day was created to provide individuals and communities with the opportunity to share their plentiful blessings with others without expectations or limitations. The majority of us are blessed to have more than what is necessary to live, but some are lacking supplies and items…
Read MoreMy Isolation Experience: Ben
Being confined to a space for an indefinite amount of time can take its toll on one’s perception and spirit. The days blend together; the mind loses track of time. What day is it? I’m not sure, but the sun has gone down at least 14 times now. pngitem.com Along with quarantine’s blur of time…
Read MoreHave Faith
Our outlook may seem dark at times and feelings of sorrow and regret may set in. It may look as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel, but know that the Lord is with you. There are no problems too big for God. Continue to have hope and keep faith. Last…
Read MoreFull Of Grace & Truth
I was a junior in high school, it was a week after Christmas, and it was bitterly cold. On St. Stephen’s Day a blizzard of Biblical proportions blanketed Massachusetts in a chrysalis of snow. Peripatetic winds had buffeted those icy banks, sculpting them into miniature topographical masterpieces, complete with condensed peaks and vales. I worked…
Read MorePride Is Faith
“Pride is faith in the idea that God had when God made us.” –Isak Dinesen, nee Karen Blixen I often quote this insight from Blixen’s memoir, Out of Africa, during LGBT Pride Month. This morning on Atlanta’s public radio station, an interview reminded me of the religious objections to Atlanta’s Pride Parade, formerly in June, the…
Read MoreCalled To Faith & Compassion
Faith is a journey that reveals the new and unexpected everyday. That’s a core belief we have at Believe Out Loud. We challenge ourselves, and others, to walk a mile in the shoes of those around us in an attempt to grow and strengthen our common humanity. That’s why we’re committed to working with Christians…
Read MoreFirst United Lutheran Welcomed Back to the ELCA
After over 10 years of being expelled from the Evangelical Lutheran Church Association (ELCA), the First United Lutheran Church of San Francisco has been welcomed home. To celebrate, they held a service of Reconciliation and Healing in early October. The First United Lutheran Church of San Francisco was kicked out of the organization in 1996 for ordaining…
Read More‘NoWedge’ Event Shows Blacks and LGBTQ Not Exclusive Identities
Black faith leaders are hosting a town hall meeting tonight in Harlem to help voters talk about what it means to be part of the black, LGBTQ, and faith communities. The talk is part of the NoWedge Campaign 2012, a grassroots movement launched in May to engage Black voters and foster a unified front against right-wing tactics designed…
Read MoreObama And Biden Versus Romeny And Ryan On LGBTQ Issues
In the final stretch of election season and in the aftermath of the Vice Presidential debate, we decided to take an in depth look at how each candidate sees LGBTQ related issues. Here are some of the highlights: Biden has been supportive of nearly all things LGBTQ. He specifically stood up for marriage equality and the…
Read MoreYoung Voters With A Religious Passion
Last week, the Public Religion Research Institute released the results of their survey on young Millennial voters and their predicted voting records for the 2012 election. The survey seems to be filled with good news on the young crowd participating in their civic responsibility on November 6th. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of younger Millennials (age 18-25) say they…
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