Kristine
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In Memory of Dolly
Dolly Parton has died, and I am bereft. I don’t claim special connection. I don’t even feel I had a parasocial relationship—I know she was special to millions of us, and my heart breaks for the people who were truly… Continue reading
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Righteous Things: Southern Gothic Literature as Modern Prophets
“Where you come from is gone, where you thought you were going to was never there, and where you are is no good unless you can get away from it. Where is there a place for you to be? No… Continue reading
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Wounds and Art, Healing and Memorials
2026 seems to be beginning much like 2025 ended. The ever-constant news of tragedy continues to dominate many social media feeds, and while none of it is particularly different from the tragedies we’ve been experiencing, having such events happen so… Continue reading
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The Redemption of Dr. Frankenstein
This past weekend, I attended the annual conference for the American Academy of Religion in Boston. I was grateful to attend a panel discussion titled “The Difference the Resurrection Makes” featuring Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas as one of the… Continue reading
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Does God Need Me?
A Conversation About Relationship Recently, a student said to me, “I’m having a hard time with the Trinity.” I smiled, as this is probably the most common response to this lesson. Let’s face it. The Trinity is a complex doctrine,… Continue reading
