minister, author, teacher, chaplain
When I was a chaplain at Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco and then at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, The Wounded Healer by Henri J. M. Nouwen became meaningful to me. I realized we are all wounded healers. We have wounds of various kinds, and we have opportunities to be healers. We’re all in deep […]
When we look around our world, we find little unity in diversity. Diverse people in organizations, communities, and institutions often do not unify to work for the common good. Governments, churches, and even families are divided instead of unified. Sadly, we see these divisions growing wider. It is my joy to take part in some […]
It was an honor to take part in a conversation initiated by Mark Wingfield, editor of Baptist News Global. He asked theological questions about Jesus’ mother Mary and about the use of the words “kin-dom” and “kingdom.” I chose to weigh in on “kin-dom” vs. “kingdom.” Here is an excerpt from my contribution to the […]
We are all in the divine image. (Genesis 1:26-27). People of all genders and races are in the divine image. By naming the Divine “Mother” as well as “Father,” “She,” as well as “He” and more, we can live this biblical truth and contribute to justice and harmony in our world. It’s important that children […]
Letha Dawson Scanzoni, Oct. 9, 1935 – Jan. 9, 2024 Letha Dawson Scanzoni’s life and work transformed the lives of countless people around the world. I’m blessed to be among these. In 1976, when I was teaching English at Dallas Baptist University, I read All We’re Meant to Be: A Biblical Approach to Women’s Liberation, […]
