What's in a Name? Part 3: Understanding the Academic Post-Nominals
Exploring the history, significance, and personal journey behind academic post-nominals, from their origins to modern professional impact
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What's in a Name? Part 2: Understanding the 'Dr.' in My Title
Unpacking the 'Dr.' in counseling: Rev. Dr. Giddens on his PhD, its impact on therapy, research, and teaching mental health students.
What's in a Name?
Understanding the 'Rev.' in My Title and the Importance of Names For those who know me, I'm simply Steve. I like Steve. However, in...
Embracing Change: A Call to Action in Counselor Education
A call to action for counselor educators to adapt to online learning, address modern challenges, and prepare culturally competent profession
From Novice to Completeness: A Journey of Becoming
Teaching philosophy rooted in Greek concept of growth from novice to completeness, emphasizing collaborative learning and personal developme
Finding Welcome in a World of Rejection: Lessons from Jesus' Homecoming
Have you ever returned home after a long absence, only to find that people still see you as the person you used to be? I vividly remember...
The Gift and Mystery of Sabbath Rest
In a world that glorifies constant activity and productivity, the idea of pausing and resting can seem counterintuitive, even unsettling....
A Clarion Call for Compassion
"Praise the Lord who executes justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry, sets prisoners free, and upholds the cause of the...
Drawing Near: How Embracing the Marginalized Transforms Faith
As an ordained minister, Army veteran, and counselor, I have witnessed the power of faith to sustain and transform people across all...
Rev. Dr. Steven R. Giddens
- Feb 10, 2021
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...
Rev. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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. Dr. 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...
©2021 by Rev. Steven R. Giddens.
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