Rev. Steven R. Giddens
A True and Trusty Friend:
There is a line in my Pastoral Prayer that I say every Sunday, “…and thank you G-d for turning us to a friend in a time of need…” it’s...
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Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 23, 2021
Who are you?
Let’s begin this series of writings on myself here since it is common in our society that a person’s name tells us much about them. After...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
The Empty Cross:
The New Hope During my first Easter service as a Pastor, I was giving a children’s sermon off the cuff, as in, ‘I hadn’t pre-planned it’....
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
"Your faith has made you well."
A Call for Inclusive Ministry Over the years a group of statements Jesus made has captured much of my attention. Throughout the New...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
Communion
No Matter Whom... Holy Communion has been a binding and centered theme in my own faith journey. Every time I have come back to the table...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
On Baptism:
Membership Universal I was Baptized in a Baptist Church at the age of 14 even though most of my friends were Catholic and I enjoyed going...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
A Reflection on Stained Glass:
Love and Light. While representing my church at PRIDE in 2016, I stumbled across a very beautiful piece of artwork. A vendor was selling...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
On the Trinity:
This is one of the more complex topics I have ever wrestled with. I can remember being aware of the Trinity as far back as age 6. I...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
On God
"I am Who I am" One of my favorite pieces of biblical literature is the drama surrounding Moses inquiring about God’s name in Exodus 3....
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
Stranger or Angel?
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2 In...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 13, 2021
A Short Reflection on Others:
Who is the other? The parable of the Good Samaritan is one that I use often to remind others that God is in fact still speaking. The...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 12, 2021
Is God Still Speaking?
What do you hear? During my second combat deployment, one of my soldiers was devoutly religious. I had made him a promise that if at all...
Rev. Steven R. Giddens
- Jan 11, 2021
Let us begin.
I am a Christian. I am tempted at times to modify that confessional statement with some adjective because it sometimes seems inadequate...
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