Faith/Spirituality
[Hands & Feet] Letter from a Pastor
I attended Decatur United Church of Christ this past Sunday morning. Their senior pastor, Reverend Glenna Shepherd, shared powerful words of hope during the inter-faith blessing at the Rally for Truth at the Georgia State Capitol this past Thursday. You can find the message she shared with the crowd here! She and I had the opportunity to [...]
Adoption, More Than Just About Me
My mom jokes that my dad got two for the price of one when they were married. I couldn’t have been older than three years old, two years after my parents met. My birthfather disappeared months earlier, a common story shared by many occupation children everywhere the US military has it’s footprint. Committed to our [...]
Kathrin’s First Benediction
Since Kathrin (that’s me) doesn’t benedict very often, I thought that sharing would be appropriate…..
Nativity Fast, Fasting, Reflection and Prayer
I love this time of year, not because of what our hyper-consumer culture has transformed it into, but for what this time of year has and continues to represent for Christians for ages of ages. It’s a time of year where I often return to a meditation that I learned many years ago when I [...]
That's Not My Closet!
This is long overdue. I have had to process this a bit longer than usual, but now some things need to be said. I rarely pray over blog posts. I contemplate, meditate and mull over, but rarely do I actually pray over a post. Nothing else has allowed me to get past the anger. Some [...]
Noise, Silence and Other Balancing Acts
Whoever said that silence is golden, was out of his or her mind! For better or for worse, I am surrounded by noise almost every waking hour. Whether it is engaging with people at work, going out with friends, stuffing headphones in my ears, or constantly having some news program on at home (MSNBC is [...]
Ramadan Mubarak
Fasting is an integral part of many spiritual traditions, especially among the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). My experience with fasting came as I grew closer to my dad’s faith – Eastern Orthodox. Fasting is an integral part of every aspect of the Church Year. There are major fasts – Nativity, Lenten, etc., as [...]
Ramadan Is (Almost) Upon Us
Quick pause and then back to BlogHer09 de-briefing!! Twenty Days! I can’t believe another year has flown by and that Ramadan is once again at our door steps. Ramadan is practically around the corner - the 9th month of the Muslim calendar, and it’s most holy! Millions of Muslims around the world commemorate Ramadan by [...]
International Women's Day 2009
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! Please take this time to remember the incredible women in your life and those that paved the way before you! I could not have asked for a more perfect day! I started my day in fellowship at The Well and then participating in the IWD 2009 Conference in Center City, Philadelphia. [...]
The Baby and the Bathwater, Uneasy Change
“No person is your friend who demands your silence or denies your right to grow.” – Alice Walker What if that person is you? Seems like I only talk about trials and tribulations lately. The saga with my birth-father is never ending. My dad’s family is as loony as ever – especially with my cousin’s [...]
Seeking the Cranberry, Part I
So, I am reaching back to my original blog – Seeking the Cranberry. It was born as I was breaking through a spiritual plateau of sorts. Most of those old posts were posted in private mode. I may re-post them to the public, but it suffices to say that I was going through an awkward [...]
Crosspost – Ramadan Kareem
I contribute to the Ramadan Kareem blog consortium, which reflects the diverse voices in and around Islam during the month of Ramadan. The blog represents an addition to much needed dialogue on interfaith and intercultural relations, both in the United States and globally. Please share with your family and friends! In Peace,Kathrin
