Advent and the Black Context
The relative unfamiliarity of Advent in some Black Christian communities is rooted in a complex history shaped by cultural,...
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Gina N. Brown
1 day ago3 min read
Week One: Hope
Theme : Hope Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle represents the hope we have in Christ. We reflect on the prophecies...
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Gina N. Brown
1 day ago5 min read
The Meaning of Advent, Its History, and a Call to Reimagine
Introduction to Advent: A Season of Waiting, Reflection, and Liberation Advent, from the Latin word adventus , meaning “coming” or...
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Gina N. Brown
7 days ago4 min read
What I am Learning About Rest: 7 Oberservations for the Soul
As I sit on the boardwalk steps, suspended above the protected dunes, awaiting the final sunrise of my personal retreat in Jekyll Island,...
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Gina N. Brown
Nov 122 min read
Dear Pastor, What Happened On Sunday?
Dear Pastor, What happened on Sunday? Across social media, in Zoom rooms, and hushed conversations, parishioners share their...
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Gina N. Brown
Nov 112 min read
What Is Spiritual Bypassing?
Simply put, spiritual bypassing is when someone uses spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid dealing with painful emotions, unresolved...
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Gina N. Brown
Nov 113 min read
What Is Lament: Exploring the Practice of Lament In Christian Faith
From a Christian perspective, lament is a heartfelt expression of sorrow, grief, or anguish directed toward God. It is a form of prayer...
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Gina N. Brown
Aug 83 min read
The Power of Community: Embracing Rest and Sacred Self-Care Together
As a woman who embraces diversity and is dedicated to the journey of rest and sacred self-care, I am honored to host a retreat that...
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Gina N. Brown
Jul 93 min read
Prioritizing Self-Care: Why Women, Especially Women of Color, Deserve to Rest
As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, striving to be everything to everyone. The demands of...
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Gina N. Brown
Jun 193 min read
Embracing Rest: A Path to Wholeness
Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D., the author of Sacred Rest, writes that “rest is the most underused, chemical-free, safe and effective,...
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Gina N. Brown
Dec 31, 20233 min read
New Year, New Ideas!
As the new year's momentum builds, I wanted to share three idea opportunities that I hope will be of assistance to you in this coming...
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Gina N. Brown
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Christianity Is Not Uniformed
Under the umbrella of Christianity, a spectrum of beliefs comprise the faith tradition. Our churches and denominations have taught us...
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Gina N. Brown
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Freedom is Healing: Cultivating a Pressure-Free Faith Community
Several weeks ago, I joined faith leaders with the PC(USA) to talk about our “New Worshiping Communities.” We each brought our...
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Gina N. Brown
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Ways To Know God (Podcast)
It was an honor to sit with conversation partner Sara Hayden, the New Way podcast host. The New Way podcast is a division of the...
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Gina N. Brown
Jul 6, 20224 min read
Call Upon the Name of God
I remember walking into a church in the early 90s and hearing the congregation singing, "Yah is an Awesome Yah." I was alarmed! What had...
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Gina N. Brown
Jun 18, 20221 min read
Claim Your Rest
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28 This is a solution to a problem. Problem: Many...
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Gina N. Brown
Jun 3, 20224 min read
The Role of Self-care in the Prevention of Sudden Ministry Death Syndrome
Psychologist, professor, and womanist pastoral care theologian Rev. Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is raising the alarm about the need for...
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Gina N. Brown
Jan 8, 20222 min read
Join me as I read my 2022 Devotional
I'm not usually a person who reads devotionals however this year I wanted to participate in a grounding practice that matched interests I...
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Gina N. Brown
Jan 8, 20221 min read
Interview with Black Seminarians Table
Last November I had the pleasure of being invited to participate in a podcast roundtable on the topic - "Things I Wish I Knew Before...
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