by social@thebtscenter.org | May 22, 2018 | 21stCenturyCulture, 21stCenturyReligion, 21stCenturySpirituality, Coping
In my new book, I know What Heaven Looks Like, the word “resilience” isn’t mentioned once; however, it’s a story about my life, and my life has surely been one of resilience. As someone who has overcome traumatic life circumstances including childhood abuse, poverty...
by social@thebtscenter.org | Sep 28, 2017 | 21stCenturyBible, 21stCenturyReligion, 21stCenturySpirituality
“Resilient” is what they call those of us who have overcome tremendous obstacles in order to thrive. Psychologists study the conditions of highly adaptive people who seem to defy the odds against them and conclude that those who are resilient have positive community...
by social@thebtscenter.org | May 12, 2017 | 21stCenturyMinistry, Bearings Review 2017, ChurchChange
I’ve driven by that church—you know, the one with the giant banner that says, “All Are Welcome.” I often ask myself, “If I walked through the doors, would I be embraced?” I’m an educated, queer, Black, Progressive, Transgender Christian. Would I, with all that I...
