Rev. Dr. Erin MonizFeb 10, 2023The Evergreen Tree of LonelinessOur loneliness is an evergreen in a forest of hardwoods that cycle continuously through seasons of abundance and bareness.
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizNov 26, 2022Advent, Mental Health, and the Importance of SeasonsThe Incarnation that is Christ is good news but it lessens if we are unable to face the reasons why it is such good news.
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizMay 18, 2022The false gospel of side-hugsSome of the places we're supposed to find the deepest connection & intimacy are being intentionally replaced with detachment & isolation
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizApr 28, 2022It's Not Not About SexThe heavy sexualization of desire and intimacy has allowed for some crippling side-effects to our discourse of intimate relationships.
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizSep 14, 2021What's the Problem with Intimacy?"I can live without sex, but I cannot live without intimacy."
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizJun 25, 2021Walking Backward into 40This 40 day journey helped me gather my thoughts about where I’ve been and where I’m going.
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizMay 17, 2021Sabbath Doesn't Care About Your DoctorateIn 40 days, I will be 40 years old. As a way to capture this milestone, I’ve been doing some reflection. My life is full of so many...
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizApr 26, 2020Community is DangerousThis blog is one in a series of reflections on chapters in the book Called to Community. Ironically, those three words are not about...
Rev. Dr. Erin MonizAug 31, 2018Social Media: The New Mission Field of Student MinistryThe Book, The Gram, The Bird, The Ghost This roll call of media makes up the nuclear family of virtual gathering spaces. Most people with...