November 24, 2012 The end of Native American Heritage Month and a conversation with a friend has me considering one way of thinking about this week’s lectionary reading from the Gospel of John. Something came up years ago when I was engaged in undergraduate work that I have never forgotten. I no longer remember which … Continue reading Jesus vs. Pilate: Empowerment From The Loss of Voice
Month: November 2012
Walking With Dead In A Landscape Of Art
November 23, 2012 This month began with a Field Trip for a few of the My Future students. Many of their artwork made up a Dia de los Muertos alter presented in downtown Yakima. Like with other artful students, My Future youth helped create an alter asking and answering questions of life and death. Being … Continue reading Walking With Dead In A Landscape Of Art
Girded Language
November 5, 2012 I never gave homosexuality much thought until 1982. Until then, like many folk, I allowed others to define homosexuality. Best I remember it was always through derisive language. Such language seemed more the norm than not, in those days. Then 1982 came along and the language become so disdainful it called for … Continue reading Girded Language
Chewing the Cud 