
The Pain of Denial
My newest book titled A Theology of Desire will be available in Kindle format in time for use as an Advent devotional! I'm really excited to share these contemplations about intimacy, consummation, and the longing of God. Here's an excerpt, to whet your appetite. Day 11: The Pain of Denial I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him that I languish with love. (Song of Songs 5:8 DRA) Love is often messy and complicated. Sometimes we fall i


Transgender Day of Remembrance Giveaway
Over the past few weeks I've been presenting a workshop series on helping churches transform to be more affirming and inclusive of transgender and non-binary people. The timing aligned in holy synchronicity with a transwoman's coming out to the congregation. We were deeply honored to be with the people of that church as they witnessed the baptism and naming ceremony for this tender child of God. It was a moment of joy, and the support offered was moving. It's a lovely thing t


If you have to have a penis to be a man, than God the Father can't be male
A few days ago my spouse posted this screenshot on the Where True Love Is Facebook page. It generated a lot of discussion, including comments by a guy who had this to say: "Well... he’s also known as GOD THE FATHER... even the Lord’s Prayer starts with Our Father... And Jesus was God manifested in flesh... As a man... and he told his disciples when they asked to see the father... Jesus replied when you see me you see the Father." The timing was great for a conversation, becau