Gospel of Mark Archives - New Ways Ministry

Coming Out Is To Be Touched by Jesus’ Hand

June 30, 2024/1 Comment/in Scriptural Reflections, Uncategorized /by Guest Contributor

I never would have thought that the Church community proclaiming the words “I love you” and “God loves you” to those considered on the margins could become so threatening to other members of our church. Read More

Living on the Margins—Just Like Jesus

February 11, 2024/3 Comments/in Personal Stories, Scriptural Reflections /by Sr. Donna McGartland

Identifying with those on the margins, I don’t need nor want to defend myself. I am much freer here knowing I am blessed everyday walking with Jesus who chose to live on the margins. Read More

Hope After the Doom of the Last Days

November 14, 2021/1 Comment/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

Kushner, like Daniel and Mark, chooses to leave us with hope after the doom of the Last Days. Read More

Not Today, Satan: What Crosses Do Queer People Carry?

September 12, 2021/9 Comments/in Personal Stories, Scriptural Reflections /by Allison Connelly-Vetter

If my sexuality brings me so much meaning and connection, how could it be my “cross”? Read More

“Be Opened!”

September 5, 2021/6 Comments/in Personal Stories, Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

In a church where LGBTQ issues have become so emotionally charged and triggering, I have ironically found space to breathe in the practice and philosophy of another tradition. Read More

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