Category Archives: Self-Reflection

Proverbs on Integrity

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Proverbs 11:3 “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Reflections: Honesty is always the best … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

In these days we seem to see an up-tick in violence and hate-based crimes against the LGBT community, especially against the transgender community. We witness groups of people who are influenced and fueled by the hate-filled rhetoric of ignorant homophobic … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: “Sometimes God’s Work Isn’t Mysterious”

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I have so often heard the old chestnut saying, “God works in mysterious ways”. Usually I hear this when something doesn’t quite occur in my life as I would expect or want or hope for. Sometimes bad things happen in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for January 3rd

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3 suggests that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. There is a time to mourn, sing, rejoice, heal, kill, hate, love, gather stones together, refrain from embracing, casting away our stones, and so on. We … Continue reading →

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Look Inside

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

God doesn’t judge us by our skin color. God doesn’t judge us based on our sexual orientation. God doesn’t concern Himself with our political affiliation. God doesn’t judge by our national origins, our lineage, our heritage, or cultural backgrounds. God … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 56:7 — The Church is For All Peoples

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

A house of prayer for all nations. A house of prayer for all peoples. Isaiah 56:7 “these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Things Becoming Miracles

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I got to thinking this morning about how each of us is endowed with a variety of skills and talents and abilities– not all of which need to be extraordinary or spectacular. I got to thinking that some of the … Continue reading →

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Reflections for April 15th, 2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

This is me. This is me as a transgender woman, three months into hormone replacement therapy. This is also me standing at the door to my church in Willimantic, CT. This is me as a Christian. This is me as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day: March 4th, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I’ve reached about the two month mark on my hormone replacement therapy. I look at my body and look for the subtle changes in my shapes and curves. I wonder if my skin is a little softer and smoother. I … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Baptism

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Baptism is a cleansing. It is a purification. It is the shedding of the old in favor of the new and renewed. It is a promise, a sacred covenant that the old sinful spirit you once had will no longer … Continue reading →

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