We think of homelessness as not having a roof over our heads, yet the invitation of Jesus is always to look deeper. Let us reflect together on other aspects of both “home” and “homelessness.” It may enable us to love … Continue Reading →

As a lawyer, my career has been dedicated to representing sex trafficking survivors in civil lawsuits. I often speak about my somewhat unique work as an anti-sex trafficking attorney. As part of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s Commission on Human … Continue Reading →

The Bootstraps Myth One of the most foundational aspects of the American myth is the perpetuation and veneration of the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality. We love a story of someone who comes from childhood poverty and, through … Continue Reading →

An Unexpected Call: Beyond the Funeral Buffet One afternoon, right after I had committed the ashes of a beloved parishioner in our Memorial Chapel Garden, our interim Minister of Music motioned for me to meet him in the hallway outside … Continue Reading →

Presence of a Chaplain in the Criminal Justice System For many years I have served as a volunteer chaplain in our criminal justice system. Each week when I step through the steel gates and the chaotic spaces of the prison, … Continue Reading →

The Enduring Message of “Love Is Spoken Here” When I was younger, I was on staff at an Episcopal summer camp. There was a priest, Fr. Byrd, who had been involved at the camp for decades and was a kind … Continue Reading →

For some years now I have worked with and on behalf of people who are unhoused. First as the director of a church ministry, and presently as a board member of a small non-profit. It has been my privilege to … Continue Reading →

Sharing My Lunch I learned at an early age that it was very important to be ready to share my lunch. My brothers and I were very quiet when our dad moved to the pulpit to preach, otherwise we got … Continue Reading →

In a world that praises wealth and status, I invite you today to think about the word POVERTY. What does it mean to live in poverty? What do we learn about poverty in scripture? Considering it from God’s perspective may … Continue Reading →

Hunger is a challenge for communities across our state. In Georgia, 1 in 8 people are food insecure. Often hunger occurs in homes with unemployed parents, or in families trapped in generational poverty. But hunger is not just a problem … Continue Reading →