Charissa Howe
@revdrcch.bsky.social
Pastor. Writer. Publisher. Amateur musician. Wannabe artist. Hopeless wanderer.
To my fellow middle-aged women. . . scriptural affirmation of the day: in Genesis 20, Sarah is old enough to have recently laughed at the idea of getting pregnant, but she’s not too old to be so beautiful that Abraham's afraid Abimelech will take her by force if he thinks she's his wife.
January 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
To my fellow middle-aged women. . . scriptural affirmation of the day: in Genesis 20, Sarah is old enough to have recently laughed at the idea of getting pregnant, but she’s not too old to be so beautiful that Abraham's afraid Abimelech will take her by force if he thinks she's his wife.
God,
For friends who show up and unexpectedly and, without a word, clean your kitchen on a day you’re on your last little thread,
We give you thanks.
Amen
For friends who show up and unexpectedly and, without a word, clean your kitchen on a day you’re on your last little thread,
We give you thanks.
Amen
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
God,
For friends who show up and unexpectedly and, without a word, clean your kitchen on a day you’re on your last little thread,
We give you thanks.
Amen
For friends who show up and unexpectedly and, without a word, clean your kitchen on a day you’re on your last little thread,
We give you thanks.
Amen
Walked into a restaurant tonight and immediately another woman exclaimed, “Your pants are FABULOUS!”
She’s right. I love these pants. I look very cute tonight.
More importantly— let’s all be like that for each other all the time. When someone is/looks/does something fabulous, shout out about it!
She’s right. I love these pants. I look very cute tonight.
More importantly— let’s all be like that for each other all the time. When someone is/looks/does something fabulous, shout out about it!
October 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Walked into a restaurant tonight and immediately another woman exclaimed, “Your pants are FABULOUS!”
She’s right. I love these pants. I look very cute tonight.
More importantly— let’s all be like that for each other all the time. When someone is/looks/does something fabulous, shout out about it!
She’s right. I love these pants. I look very cute tonight.
More importantly— let’s all be like that for each other all the time. When someone is/looks/does something fabulous, shout out about it!
Yesterday, President Trump was bragging about how dramatically he's reduced crime. He gave no real statistics or citations at all -- just claimed to a cheering crowd that things were bad and now they aren't because he's so good at what he does.
September 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Yesterday, President Trump was bragging about how dramatically he's reduced crime. He gave no real statistics or citations at all -- just claimed to a cheering crowd that things were bad and now they aren't because he's so good at what he does.
June 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Checking in from Pittsburgh
June 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Checking in from Pittsburgh
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favorite sign here in Pittsburgh... doing it Pittsburgh style!
June 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
favorite sign here in Pittsburgh... doing it Pittsburgh style!
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Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God - The Presbyterian Outlook
A punk club, a fire circle: God’s presence extends beyond church walls, revealing belonging and love in unexpected communities.
pres-outlook.org
June 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Reposted by Charissa Howe
Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God - The Presbyterian Outlook
A punk club, a fire circle: God’s presence extends beyond church walls, revealing belonging and love in unexpected communities.
buff.ly
May 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Charissa Howe calls on churches to look for God's action in their community, even in unexpected places.
@revdrcch.bsky.social 🤘
Another piece I wrote was published in the @presoutlook.bsky.social this morning. Enjoy! I definitely had fun writing it! pres-outlook.org/2025/05/punk...
Holy punks and sacred spaces: Rethinking where we can find God - The Presbyterian Outlook
A punk club, a fire circle: God’s presence extends beyond church walls, revealing belonging and love in unexpected communities.
pres-outlook.org
May 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Another piece I wrote was published in the @presoutlook.bsky.social this morning. Enjoy! I definitely had fun writing it! pres-outlook.org/2025/05/punk...
When the world is on fire, take time to appreciate creation’s small acts of beautiful resistance. Today I’m enjoying the first bloom in my new yard! #spring #flowers #beautyisresistance #smallthings
May 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
When the world is on fire, take time to appreciate creation’s small acts of beautiful resistance. Today I’m enjoying the first bloom in my new yard! #spring #flowers #beautyisresistance #smallthings
Don’t miss out on Cocktails & Cuisine on May 16th! Get your tickets now and support Crisis Center North in our mission to help survivors of domestic violence. Your presence makes a difference! 🎟️ Get your tickets and learn more at: crisiscenternorth.org/events
May 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Don’t miss out on Cocktails & Cuisine on May 16th! Get your tickets now and support Crisis Center North in our mission to help survivors of domestic violence. Your presence makes a difference! 🎟️ Get your tickets and learn more at: crisiscenternorth.org/events
May 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sitting on the deck at the new house feels like being on vacation. Y’all know how I feel about a good porch and this place has more than one solid porch option. #porch #deck #morningcoffee #workfromhome
May 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Sitting on the deck at the new house feels like being on vacation. Y’all know how I feel about a good porch and this place has more than one solid porch option. #porch #deck #morningcoffee #workfromhome
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This is what corruption looks like.
March 31, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is what corruption looks like.
Curses on the heads of those who carpet over perfectly good hardwood.
March 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Curses on the heads of those who carpet over perfectly good hardwood.
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Cruelty is now policy, so mercy is now subversion.
March 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Cruelty is now policy, so mercy is now subversion.
Wept when I saw the news today that Harry the silverback died this week. The world is so upside down and shaky lately that the loss of one of my favorite creatures to visit is too much. See you on the other side, friend. #gorilla #lowlandgorilla #pittsburgh #pittsburghzoo
March 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Wept when I saw the news today that Harry the silverback died this week. The world is so upside down and shaky lately that the loss of one of my favorite creatures to visit is too much. See you on the other side, friend. #gorilla #lowlandgorilla #pittsburgh #pittsburghzoo
Have mercy.
Blessed Are the Merciful
The Porter's Gate · Neighbor Songs · Song · 2019
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March 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Have mercy.
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March 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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I love these people so very much. As exciting as this new coming season is, it was a very difficult decision. These are the finest chaplains in all the land. They are compassionate, brilliant, flexible, and hilarious. The world needs more people like these ones.
March 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I love these people so very much. As exciting as this new coming season is, it was a very difficult decision. These are the finest chaplains in all the land. They are compassionate, brilliant, flexible, and hilarious. The world needs more people like these ones.
This weekend was a whirl. And I loved it.
March 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This weekend was a whirl. And I loved it.