Transgender and Christian? by Father Shannon Kearns.  This article tackles the “clobber passages” often used to attempt to separate LGBTQIA+ people from the love of God.  The article addresses the meaning of the scriptures and introduces an alternate view of the scriptures from an LGBTQIA+ perspective.  Read the article here:  https://www.queertheology.com/transgender-christian/

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality, Same-Sex Attraction, and Being Transgender by St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church.  This church has provided a wonderful collection of holy scriptures which are affirming and inclusive of all people:  https://www.sthugh.net/lgbtq-affirming-scripture

When love is the way…. US Bishop Michael Curry resurrects the power of the sermon at Royal Wedding by Gordie Jackson at Medium.  This article shares, at a high level, the impact of Bishop Curry’s message on love at the royal wedding.  Read it here:  https://gordiejackson.medium.com/when-love-is-the-way-9a9f10232096

Why Non-Christian ‘Seekers’ are Trying Spiritual Direction by Kaya Oakes at America Magazine.  Many people are finding that the modern-day church is not meeting their needs.  This article explores the phenomenon of individuals who are seeking support from spiritual directors and companions.  The article also provides a description of spiritual direction.  Read it here:  https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/11/15/why-non-christian-seekers-are-trying-spiritual-direction

Bread for the Journey: A daybook of wisdom and faith by Henri Nouwen.  This book contains wonderful daily readings from the theologian, psychologist, and pastor, Henri Nouwen.

Divine Hours: A manual for prayer by Phyllis Tickle.  This multiple volume set contains fresh and deeply engaging daily office readings and prayers for the entire year.

Holy Daring: The earthy mysticism of St. Teresa, the wild woman of Avila by Tessa Bielecki.  This book tells the fascinating and inspiring story of the great saint, Teresa of Avila.

Love is the Way: Holding on to hope in troubling times by Bishop Michael Curry.  This book, written by Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, expands on his sermon about redemptive love, given at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Return of The Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen.  This book on one of the great parables from the Christian New Testament gives profoundly deeper meaning to this classic story.

A Year with C.S. Lewis: Daily readings from his classic works.  This book contains daily readings from the vast works of the prolific writer and thinker, C.S. Lewis.

Being the Beloved sermon by Henri Nouwen.  This sermon, given by Father Henri Nouwen at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California, highlights the theme of Nouwen’s life-giving theology.  Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trG7Oh_PopM 

Pray-As-You-Go.  This website provides beautiful daily prayers and meditations set with scriptures, narration, images, and beautiful music.  It provides a wonderful way to spend time with The Holy One.  Access it here:  https://pray-as-you-go.org/

Read the Bible Online.  This website provides you with the opportunity to read the Christian scriptures online in a variety of translations.  Visit here:  https://www.biblegateway.com/

Spiritual Directors – This PBS video explores the phenomenon of spiritual direction.  This is a particularly interesting video for those who may be searching for another way of finding and experiencing The Holy One in their lives.  Watch here:  https://www.pbs.org/video/religion-and-ethics-newsweekly-spiritual-directors/

Spirituality for Questioning Minds.  This website provides a variety of prayer practices that deepen our relationship with The Holy One.  Access it here:  https://www.lindsayboyer.com