Uncategorized – Page 8 – Pursuing Call

So I get that Paul is writing to Jewish people who are under the rule of Rome. This puts him in a precarious political situation and it is under this context that I read this passage. And at the same time it is under this context that I think about our current government. Romans 13:1Continue reading

My Ministry

I struggle with the concept of activism. Am I just one sitting on my ass waiting for the world to change? I complain about those people a lot and there are certainly days when I am. But if I am not out their yelling on the streets, am I a sell out? Can I seeContinue reading “My Ministry”

Faith Occupies

One of my good friends is really supportive and active of the OWS movement. In theory, I am also. But I have very complicated feelings around the whole thing. Do I believe in economic equality? YES!!! Do I think that everyone should have equal access to education? YES!!! Do I think that social movements needContinue reading “Faith Occupies”

There’s no rush written 7.29.11

This is the phrase that comes up ever so often in this process of discernment—there’s no rush. But once you have heard a call, it’s been confirmed by others, it feels urgent. I feel a burn in my belly that now I know what I am supposed to be doing with my life, building aContinue reading “There’s no rush written 7.29.11”

Jump Up Churches and Holy Ghost explotions

I’ve been watching TD Jakes on Youtube in order to disrupt the silence of office work. Consistently he talks about not going to a dead church or if you are really trying to be at church there would be a “holy ghost explosion.” But I wonder if we can’t do that quietly. If I amContinue reading “Jump Up Churches and Holy Ghost explotions”

the spirit speaks

At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:19:20) This weekend I went to a retirement event for the Rev. Ken Poppe. This is the second priest retirement I have been to in the pastContinue reading “the spirit speaks”

My first post 7.21.11

As I am at work wondering, what am I doing in/with my life and continue my discernment process–eventhough it isn’t official, here’s what i am thinking. For a while now i have dreamed of opening something called “Tamara’s Living Room.” The concept: I wake up–drive to some farmers or go to the farmer’s market inContinue reading “My first post 7.21.11”