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Author Archives: Denise Moreland
God’s Will
Through decades of recovery from Christian fundamentalism, “God’s will” is the concept that has been most confounding. I was taught that God has a detailed blueprint for every life. We must discern through fervent prayer what that is. If you … Continue reading
Re-Compartmentalization
Growing up gay in America, I became a master at compartmentalization. I could be one person with my family, another with my friends, another at Church, and my deepest feelings and darkest secrets I hid in boxes that no one, … Continue reading
LGBTQIA2S+
I got an email from Outfront MN, an advocacy and support agency for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Wait, when did they add the “2S”? Does 2S mean “Two Spirit,” referencing members of our community in some Native American cultures? Sure enough. This … Continue reading
What If the Church is Wrong?
What if “the Church” is wrong? What if homosexuality is not immoral? What if gay is the way God created us? What if God looks upon his gay children with favor, not with condemnation? Who will be accountable for the … Continue reading
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DIY DEI
The federal government is driving out Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs across the federal government, organizations that depend on government funding, and as many businesses as they can bully into conforming to their anti-DEI policy. Whether the president has the … Continue reading
Kamala
Political pundits and pollsters continue to dissect the data, looking for clues about why a well-funded campaign for a highly qualified, competent, articulate, joyful, honest and compelling candidate, who exemplifies equality and decency, and defends the rule-of-law could lose to … Continue reading
Coercion
There are many ways to think about power. From a leadership perspective, I focus on three different power dynamics—coercion, competition and cooperation—each with an important role to play in creating a healthy and safe environment that balances order with freedom, … Continue reading
Red Tape
I have spent my career working for state/county government. I have seen the red tape—incomprehensible regulations, inconsistent policies, cumbersome processes—all the things that inspire jokes about the bureaucracy. On occasion, I have seen under-performers not held accountable, as is true … Continue reading
DEI
Diversity is recognizing, respecting and celebrating differences of all types. We tend to focus on differences that have been used to marginalize whole groups of people, like skin color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual and gender identity, age and physical abilities. … Continue reading
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