Tag: faith

I Left Evangelicalism 5 Years Ago. Here Are 5 Things I’ve Learned.

August 12, 2025

This is a reconnection post. I am reconnecting to my story and picking up threads that I laid down over eight months ago on this blog. This extended break from blogging was largely unintentional, a self-sabotaging mix of my shadow’s bent toward procrastination, my golden shadow’s fear of success, and juggling all of the valid and beautiful priorities that beg for the attention of my life these days.

This isn’t a penitent “I’m sorry” apology for not writing or a declaration as aggressive, flamboyant and intimidating as “I’m back”. I am taking a moment to notice and honour the ebb and flow of life, thank any consistent readers who are still here, and welcome any new readers who may find my blog in this way. … More I Left Evangelicalism 5 Years Ago. Here Are 5 Things I’ve Learned.

Honest Worship Songs: Sarah

July 16, 2024

Has a song on the radio ever nearly ran you off the road? How about one that calls your actual name after you’ve angrily asked God a question? “Sarah” by Sarah Slean is a folksy-pop song with an upbeat tempo and poetical lyrics that caught my attention while driving one day. It captures the feeling of leaving. It is painful, but also hopeful. Is it worshipful? You decide.

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One of the things I miss most about church is the singing. To fill this gap, I want to share a few songs I have found particularly meaningful. Honest Worship Songs is a series of blog articles that does just that. … More Honest Worship Songs: Sarah

Deconstruction Stories: Brette

April 9, 2024

Whether you’ve deconstructed or deconverted yourself, are in the midst of deconstructing, are supporting someone who is or are wondering why anyone would need to – there are a shortage of safe spaces for people to talk about this stuff. Consider this your invitation to do just that. And a few people already have responded, ready to share their story of what faith deconstruction means to them. We’ll start things off with Brette. … More Deconstruction Stories: Brette

Honest Worship Songs

March 8, 2024

Happy International Women’s Day! I am always thrilled when I get to share my writing with others. On a day when amplification of women’s issues is important, I hold the humanitarian plight of women and children in war torn countries forward in my mind and heart. It is not lost on me the privilege I have to simply blog. I wanted to choose today to launch a series that is important to me because of how impactful art and music can be. If this series tugs at you in some way, then cool. Either way, thanks for reading. … More Honest Worship Songs

Deconstructing Advent Part Four: Love

December 24, 2023

How do you celebrate traditional holidays as an interfaith couple? My husband Daniel, a secular humanist, and I, a contemplative mystic, left Christian evangelicalism a few years ago. This Advent series has allowed us to explore and articulate what is still meaningful to both of us about the holidays. We’ve covered various traditions, astrophysics, deconstruction, … More Deconstructing Advent Part Four: Love

The Great Melt

March 17, 2022

I meditated outside today, using the phrase “I am one with God. I am one with all matter and energy.” This follows with my March meditation theme and the word “embody.” Listening to the sounds of the snow melt, water droplets hitting the ice, water droplets hitting the snow, water droplets hitting other puddles of … More The Great Melt

My Journey to Becoming a Spiritual Director

January 28, 2022

My spiritual journey in adulthood has been marked by the themes of both connection and separation. I’ve always been a leader and a writer, using my gifts to write poetry, reflect on current events, discern the needs of others and encourage them on their journey. I’ve worked in politics, education, and religious institutions as a … More My Journey to Becoming a Spiritual Director

The Names They Called Me

May 16, 2021

Previously, we attempted to define deconstruction for anyone on a faith journey. Deconstruction isn’t for everyone. It can be disorienting, disheartening, distressful. I also want to say that deconstruction should be and may actually happen to everyone. It is a natural part of human developmental psychology and developing personal identity and resilience. Pretending it doesn’t … More The Names They Called Me

Deconstruction

May 2, 2021

A little light Sunday evening musing for you. Overall, I’m writing today because I’m wondering if there is any church community locally anyone would recommend where I might fit. Friends and mentors have suggested I might seek a United or Lutheran church, or even Catholic. I’m Mennonite by culture and history, and evangelical by my life’s … More Deconstruction