I know what you’re thinking: “Justin’s going to talk about Punk Rock, and I don’t like Punk Rock!” Don’t worry; I’m not. But I will say this, Punk Rock and the Punk movement is about being counter-cultural. It’s about NOT fitting in. As I research this sermon on the monthly theme of cultivating relationships, I … Continue reading The Punk Rock Nature of Vulnerability
How many of our relationships break because of misunderstanding and confused expectations. Like an excited parent looking forward to giving a child a gift they worked hard to pick out, their child had their heart set on something else. The parent feels like they failed, and the child feels jilted. As children grow older, they … Continue reading Expectation and the Broken Reality
As we seek to enhance our skills in moving in the direction of ever more inclusive communities, we often neglect the key component of understanding and making peace with the multiple voices and perspectives that exist in our own psychic make up. Surely understanding ourselves better is key to building better communication with other individuals … Continue reading Seeking the Beloved Community Within as Well as Without
