Tag: Grace

I was Fired as a Pastor for Being “Out of Balance on the Issue of Grace”

I’m going to tell you my dirty secret right up front. I rarely liked church services, even when I was the pastor. The thing that delighted me and made my Sundays feel worthwhile was going out to dinner with a dozen or more folks after church. What I always craved was community and sometimes th...

Watch Your Thoughts

I have to thank the abundant grace of the Guru Parampara (tradition) that I made it to the Vedanta Immersive Camp, conducted by Chinmaya International Foundation, from December 25–31, 2023 at Veliyanad in Kerala. This is the maternal birthplace of Adi Sankara. Swami Chinmayananda refurbished a...

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Disconcerting Experiences at the Grace Hopper Conference

The GHC was conceived to foster inclusivity and equity within the tech industry. Its website proudly states the goal of bringing together visionaries, trailblazers, and innovators to drive change and expand the boundaries of the tech world. My journey into the world of IT at university was marked...

“Alias Grace”: A Question of Trauma, Agency, and Culpability

The uncomfortable truth is that Alias Grace depicts a historical reality, beyond its inspiration from actual events: in the history of the world, the experience of women has largely been one of vulnerability, hardship, and even abuse. In many ways, the life of Grace Marks exemplifies the i...

From Outer Space to Earth’s Grace: The Incredible Journey of Moon Trees

Have you ever thought about what space travel could give back to Earth, aside from stunning photos and rocks? Enter the extraordinary tale of moon trees. These aren’t your ordinary trees; they’ve been to space and back, thanks to Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa. Imagine seeds, floating ...

CELEBRATING JAPAN GIRLS' DAY, A TRADITION OF GRACE AND GROOMING

Japan Girls' Day, also known as Hinamatsuri, is a special occasion that takes place on March 3rd every year. This day is dedicated to celebrating the health and happiness of young girls in Japan. It's a time for family and friends to come together and share in the beauty and grace of thes...

Her face was striking, rather than beautiful; though, she had an amazing figure and the effortless grace of a dancer.

Suddenly, she snapped her fingers and a man appeared. His clothes were expensive, his shoes handmade. Though, the thing, I noticed most about him was the metal collar around his neck. His face turned pink as he dropped to his knees. Then, she sat on his back, using him like a stool, as she tried on ...