Pride as Glory

The TV show Pose tells the story of queer people of colour living in NYC in the 80s and 90s by exploring one of the most culture-defining chapters of LGBTQIA+ history: ‘House culture’ or the Ballroom scene. Ballroom houses were alternative family structures or ‘chosen family’ units usually led by a ‘house mother’ who would … Continue reading Pride as Glory →

Juneteenth and Pride as Liberation

This is a sacred day. While in my time zone it's already June 20th, right now my siblings in the US are currently celebrating Juneteenth. June 19th marks the day formerly enslaved Black Texans learned of their liberation. "The formerly enslaved immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance.”

Pride as Diversity

As I mentioned in my last post, this Pride month, I want to offer some devotional reflections on key themes of Pride and share how they've helped me connect freshly with different aspects of the gospel story. The first theme is Celebration—or more specifically, Celebration of Diversity. Putting aside for a moment Christian concerns about … Continue reading Pride as Diversity →

What Children Teach Me About God

Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d write: I just got home from an impromptu dance party with some small foster children I was on a playdate with. I’m still beaming – my heart does a happy front-flip every time I picture the goofy smile written across the face of this pre-verbal toddler who didn’t say much but who communicated such loud joy with his whole body as we rocked out together to The Lion Sleeps Tonight. His older brother was the mastermind behind the idea; after we got back from a playdate at the park and found there was no one else home yet, a mischievous glint flashed across his eyes and he said, “We have the house all to ourselves… we should have a party!!!A dance party!” So we did. It was awesome.