Standing with hope

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  • Like Mary

    By Kristina Jones Mary—what a woman, what a story. No shiny platform, no birth photography, no perfect hair or outfit. Just a humble servant: young, ordinary, willing. She said yes to carrying the most weighty assignment in history—baby Jesus—without glamour, without ease. Mothering under impossible circumstances. She was judged for her scandalous pregnancy. Made to take…

  • Who is Your Neighbor?

    By Molly Klima I started my social work career downtown working at a women’s shelter. I spent five years there and it has forever shaped my view of poverty, addiction, domestic violence, mental health, racism and what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  Last week a man froze to death sleeping…

  • ‘Tis the Season

    By Molly Klima “Are you still writing?” Ah, great question. I’ve been getting this a lot lately. The answer is “yes” but it is looks different. When I started this blog two years ago I was certain about the timing and told myself I’d give it one year. That one year was more fun and…

  • *Sweet Britney Spears

    by molly klima If you were a teenager or tween in the early 2000s you’ll easily recall the surge of pop music that overwhelmed the music scene. Backstreet Boys and N’Sync ruled as boy bands while Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Jessica Simpson battled it out for first place. Destiny’s Child was on everyone’s burned…