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Today, we found out that Donald Trump was elected for another term. As I reflected on the election, a poem that I wrote for my doctoral project earlier this year came to mind. It's about dance and release. It is one of many poems that reflect on dance, pole dance, liturgical dance, and both, as… Continue reading Trusting Yourself

Praise This is a refreshing take on the gospel choir competition movie and the prodigal child trope. It’s hilarious, but it’s also real. The music in the film is great, and Chloe Bailey’s voice is truly amazing. Yet, my favorite thing about the movie is the way that God shows up in unexpected places and the… Continue reading Praise This Review: God in the everyday

I’ve been planning my wedding since I was a child. I’ve written out the details from the playlist to the location, occasionally updating it as I’ve gotten older. While all the details of the wedding itself are in my control, there’s one important part that’s out of my control. My husband. Yet, I’ve done what… Continue reading No Longer Waiting For My Boaz

In What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman, Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown invites the reader into the life of Howard Thurman, sharing the significance of Thurman’s mysticism and spirituality for us today. In journeying with us, she offers reflection questions and spiritual next steps as we begin our journey of connection… Continue reading What Makes You Come Alive Brief Review

It’s 8:08 PM on Friday, December 23rd (or at least it was when I started writing this blog post). I’ve spent the past few days following the trial for Tory Lanez in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, reading each and every tweet and update from reporter Meghann Cuniff. Today, the verdict came out. Tory Lanez… Continue reading Theology, Harm, and the Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial