@melodyrwinder.bsky.social
If we shift the narrative of the fall and say that “sin” wasn’t Eve eating the fruit, but Adam blaming Eve for his own inability to communicate (patriarchy) then it makes sense that Jesus embody our savior. If patriarchy is the original sin, salvation must come through a reimagined masculinity.
October 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If we shift the narrative of the fall and say that “sin” wasn’t Eve eating the fruit, but Adam blaming Eve for his own inability to communicate (patriarchy) then it makes sense that Jesus embody our savior. If patriarchy is the original sin, salvation must come through a reimagined masculinity.
We have been in the midst of a revival for a while now. It is sometimes called deconstruction.
#imagodei
#deconstruction
#revival
#imagodei
#deconstruction
#revival
September 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We have been in the midst of a revival for a while now. It is sometimes called deconstruction.
#imagodei
#deconstruction
#revival
#imagodei
#deconstruction
#revival
Some thoughts.
September 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Some thoughts.
The legacy of western civilization has always been violence. We should not be surprised that this legacy continues.
September 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The legacy of western civilization has always been violence. We should not be surprised that this legacy continues.
Yep!
You do not have to have a take.
September 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Yep!
My daughter and I are getting manicures today. The color she chose is “don’t control me” and that is exactly the energy we need!
September 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
My daughter and I are getting manicures today. The color she chose is “don’t control me” and that is exactly the energy we need!
Reposted
Quick thought on "claiming to be an ally". The phrase "I am an ally" is (generally) appropriate and helpful when it is addressed to adversaries of the marginalized community you are allying with. It is generally not appropriate when addressed to members *of* the marginalized community.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Quick thought on "claiming to be an ally". The phrase "I am an ally" is (generally) appropriate and helpful when it is addressed to adversaries of the marginalized community you are allying with. It is generally not appropriate when addressed to members *of* the marginalized community.
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In progressive spaces, there are a lot of books written about new approaches of reading the Bible. These are great! But I do not see many Bible studies that put these approaches into practice. If progressives really desire to reclaim scripture and Jesus, we need some practical direction!
September 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In progressive spaces, there are a lot of books written about new approaches of reading the Bible. These are great! But I do not see many Bible studies that put these approaches into practice. If progressives really desire to reclaim scripture and Jesus, we need some practical direction!
I don’t know much…but I do know I am showing my kids how to stand up against injustice.
September 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I don’t know much…but I do know I am showing my kids how to stand up against injustice.
This!
Good white liberal Christians™️ will tell you "If your table doesn't have space for marginalized people then you need to build a bigger table" but they are wrong.
If your table doesn't have space for marginalized people, walk away and join the marginalized at their table. That is where Jesus is.
If your table doesn't have space for marginalized people, walk away and join the marginalized at their table. That is where Jesus is.
August 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This!
So much fun talking about the unnamed women in scripture with @joshscott.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
So much fun talking about the unnamed women in scripture with @joshscott.bsky.social
Something that I have noticed as a woman pastor, and I think is true in most professions where women are taking up space is this fact:
We assume men are qualified. We ask women to prove that they are.
#womanpastor
We assume men are qualified. We ask women to prove that they are.
#womanpastor
May 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Something that I have noticed as a woman pastor, and I think is true in most professions where women are taking up space is this fact:
We assume men are qualified. We ask women to prove that they are.
#womanpastor
We assume men are qualified. We ask women to prove that they are.
#womanpastor
“If the Bible only has the meaning we give it, how are we supposed to know how to be and how to act?”
Beloved, humanity is God’s Image Bearers. We know by being with one another and learning from one another.
Beloved, humanity is God’s Image Bearers. We know by being with one another and learning from one another.
May 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“If the Bible only has the meaning we give it, how are we supposed to know how to be and how to act?”
Beloved, humanity is God’s Image Bearers. We know by being with one another and learning from one another.
Beloved, humanity is God’s Image Bearers. We know by being with one another and learning from one another.
After the year that was this last week, my hope has been gasping for breath. But in the midst of the inauguration this past Monday, the lectionary reveals a different inauguration. The one where God’s reign has begun with liberation, healing, clarity, and equity.
January 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
After the year that was this last week, my hope has been gasping for breath. But in the midst of the inauguration this past Monday, the lectionary reveals a different inauguration. The one where God’s reign has begun with liberation, healing, clarity, and equity.
You know that Christianity has lost its way when folks are quick to defend the people in power and at the same time denounce pastors calling for mercy…
January 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You know that Christianity has lost its way when folks are quick to defend the people in power and at the same time denounce pastors calling for mercy…
One thing that infuriates me is women who have benefited from the liberation of the feminist movement, riding the coat tails of patriarchy to the top, using their privilege and powerful position, to then turn around and tell other women they must submit to their husbands and male leaders…1/2
January 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
One thing that infuriates me is women who have benefited from the liberation of the feminist movement, riding the coat tails of patriarchy to the top, using their privilege and powerful position, to then turn around and tell other women they must submit to their husbands and male leaders…1/2
We cannot embody true humility with out a secure understanding of our own self-worth.
January 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We cannot embody true humility with out a secure understanding of our own self-worth.
There is a big connection between a theology that over emphasizes Christ’s divinity and giving pastors/leaders all the power.
I am still unpacking the connection. And would love your thoughts.
#musings
I am still unpacking the connection. And would love your thoughts.
#musings
January 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
There is a big connection between a theology that over emphasizes Christ’s divinity and giving pastors/leaders all the power.
I am still unpacking the connection. And would love your thoughts.
#musings
I am still unpacking the connection. And would love your thoughts.
#musings
Today, I told a bit about my story and the story of the community I have served for 20 years. And, this was the first time it didn’t feel heavy in my gut. I could speak the truth with more compassion and grace.
That’s growth, my friends.
That’s growth, my friends.
January 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today, I told a bit about my story and the story of the community I have served for 20 years. And, this was the first time it didn’t feel heavy in my gut. I could speak the truth with more compassion and grace.
That’s growth, my friends.
That’s growth, my friends.
Doing some reading to prepare for my next class on CS Lewis…and I had no idea he argued for men to be the tie breaker in disagreements within a household…it makes so much sense now…
December 27, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Doing some reading to prepare for my next class on CS Lewis…and I had no idea he argued for men to be the tie breaker in disagreements within a household…it makes so much sense now…
I love when I am preparing a sermon and the scriptures surprise me with something new…something I had never considered before.
#WomanPastor #musings
#WomanPastor #musings
December 22, 2024 at 12:26 PM
I love when I am preparing a sermon and the scriptures surprise me with something new…something I had never considered before.
#WomanPastor #musings
#WomanPastor #musings
One thing you can do in the dark is light a candle- @kelleynikondeha
As we begin this Advent season, let us remember that sometimes, we find hope by simply lighting a candle.
As we begin this Advent season, let us remember that sometimes, we find hope by simply lighting a candle.
December 1, 2024 at 6:11 PM
One thing you can do in the dark is light a candle- @kelleynikondeha
As we begin this Advent season, let us remember that sometimes, we find hope by simply lighting a candle.
As we begin this Advent season, let us remember that sometimes, we find hope by simply lighting a candle.
November 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM