Tag: seeking

• Seeking Community: Am I Alone?

  One of the best parts of my June was attending Pride festivals. A dad came to the PFlag booth to chat at one of these events. As usual, I was wearing my clergy collar and Pride hat and the absolute best tie dyed for Pride overalls! We talked for quite some time. Toward the end…

  revjodietz

  July 5, 2025

  Hope

  community, safe space, seeking, social justice, welcome

• Seeking Community: Walmart

  “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller I was in Walmart the other day. They have been renovating this store near me for months now and absolutely everything is NOT where one might expect it! Most of us were wandering around in a daze, hoping for a quick…

  revjodietz

  May 31, 2025

  Uncategorized

  community, life, seeking, shopping, welcome

• Living Make Believe: Longing to be Real

  I remember the year I went from accepted to outsider. It was third grade when Jenny moved to town. She was different. Her clothes didn’t fit and she was a little awkward around other children. I loved her. She was quirky and had a wonderful sense of humor. I grew closer to her as other…

  revjodietz

  March 8, 2024

  Living Dreams: Seeking Authenticity

  acceptance, authenticity, imagination, safe space, seeking

• Bagel Bite: The Island of Misfit Toys

  I loved the Rudolph movie as a child. And I particularly like the Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph ends up in this space with a whole bunch of toys that feel like they don’t fit in. The burden on their spirit is astounding. They all wish for something to be that cannot be because others…

  revjodietz

  October 31, 2022

  Uncategorized

  acceptance, community, inclusion, safe space, seeking