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Friday News Round-Up: 12 July 2013
I claimed I was going to do a Friday news round-up every week, but that definitely did not happen. Instead, perhaps I should do news round-ups once a month, seeing as it has been exactly one month since the last one! Regardless, there's a lot of content online about...
“I’ve been marked by grace” by Marty Troyer
My experience of childhood sexual abuse left me wounded and my sexuality twisted. But in and through the pain and shame I have found personal healing and strength in ministry. God’s grace has marked me, covered me, and strengthened me. But it has not taken away the...
I’ve been marked by grace
by Marty Troyer Note from Editor Rachel Halder: I am honored to feature Marty Troyer's story of male childhood sexual abuse on Our Stories Untold, the first story of its kind. Male sexual abuse, especially child abuse, is a problem that is live and well in our...
Our Stories Untold at Mennonite Church USA Convention 2013 in Phoenix
Hello! I'm very excited about my presence at Mennonite Church USA's 2013 Convention in Phoenix. I'll be floating around all week, attending seminars on sexual abuse and violence, and even speaking at a seminar on patriarchy and sexism in the church. Additionally,...
Speaking Up When No One Else Will
Marty Troyer, The Peace Pastor, asked if I would write a blog entry about self-differentiation in the Mennonite Church, specifically in relation to the work I do with Our Stories Untold. Though I had never thought about my work in terms of self-differentiation, I...
Friday News Round-Up: 7 June 2013
So I admit it... my blogging has been lacking. Between getting a temp full-time job for a few months and attempting to balance numerous other projects, I’ve let my writing fall to the wayside. But I think excuses are bogus, so I’m going to stop making them and instead...
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