Within the diverse religions that make up the theological category of Paganism, the season of harvest shines brightly. The majority of Pagan religions are agrarian and celebrate the agricultural patterns of the regions we live in. During the harvest season, this manifests in ceremonies that offer gratitude to the spirits of the land and the…
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A guest blog by graphic novelist Jennifer Hayden. I was giving my favorite drawing pen a nice hot bath when I noticed for the thousandth time what a sacramental ritual it was. The pen—a rapidograph, popular during the 1970’s, my youth—has to be taken apart, the tip unscrewed into two pieces, and each one dropped…
I write a lot of articles, blogs, and sermons. As a result, I sometimes hit a bit of writer’s block and when that happens I turn to my social media following. Social media is a mixed tool but sometimes it’s a blessing, and it can be an interesting way to see where we collectively are….
A few years ago, I was getting a haircut at a local salon. As my stylist was wrapping up, she noticed a gray hair on my head and said, “oh, let me get that gray for you.” Before I could object, she snipped the hair off at the root. I was absolutely shocked and asked…