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Quiz: Which Support Path Is Best for You
Sometimes, we need help with clarity. This brief quiz is designed to help you find the support you need. Find Your Best Support: Therapy,...

Gina N. Brown
2 hours ago2 min read


Walking With You: Spiritual & Emotional Care, Rest Advocacy, and Holistic Support.
Brilliant sunrise over Jekyll Island, GA As a Spiritual Health Clinician and Rest & Care Advocate , my work centers on nurturing...

Gina N. Brown
2 hours ago2 min read


Opening the Door to Healing: Why Spiritual & Emotional Wellness Care Matters
As a chaplain, spiritual director, and wellness advocate, I understand the deep yearning for healing that many of us experience but may...

Gina N. Brown
2 hours ago3 min read


Understanding Christian Nationalism
The term Christian Nationalism has become a significant talking point in today’s cultural and political conversations, yet understanding...

Gina N. Brown
May 193 min read


Epiphany: Christ Revealed to the World Across Christian Traditions
Epiphany, celebrated this year on January 6th, is one of the most significant feast days in the Christian liturgical calendar, yet it...

Gina N. Brown
Jan 67 min read


Exploring Kwanzaa: Its Intentions, Controversy, and Alignment with Spiritual Principles
As the year comes to a close, many people celebrate various holidays, each with its own unique customs, significance, and history. One of...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 28, 20244 min read


A Letter of Hope for the Longest Nights
To My Fellow Sojourners, As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the weight of this season may feel heavier for some of us....

Gina N. Brown
Dec 28, 20243 min read


What Is Blue Christmas? A Time for Light in the Darkness
Introduction The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Yet, for many, it can also bring...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 28, 20242 min read


Carrying the Light of Advent: A Reflection on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
As we conclude this Advent journey, we reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love that have guided us through the season. Each...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 28, 20242 min read


The Last Day of Advent: Christmas Eve
Theme : Christ Candle Color : Adaptable (Consider Gold or a Candle Holder Wrapped in a Cloth Representing Light) Significance : This...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Week 4: Love
Theme : Love Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle symbolizes the love of God made manifest through the birth of...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 21, 20243 min read


Week 3: Joy
Theme : Joy Candle Color : Pink Significance : The third candle, often called the "Shepherd’s Candle," reminds us of the joy that Jesus...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 21, 20243 min read


Week Two: Peace
Theme : Peace Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle reminds us of the peace that only Christ can give, transcending...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 8, 20243 min read


Advent and the Black Context
The relative unfamiliarity of Advent in some Black Christian communities is rooted in a complex history shaped by cultural,...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 2, 20243 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...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 2, 20243 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...

Gina N. Brown
Dec 2, 20245 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,...

Gina N. Brown
Nov 26, 20244 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...

Gina N. Brown
Nov 12, 20242 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...

Gina N. Brown
Nov 11, 20242 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...

Gina N. Brown
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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