Lura Groen
@luragroen.bsky.social
I love people, and I play with words.
The Divine is Love, and Love is for you.
The Divine is Love, and Love is for you.
Christianity absolutely requires you to welcome immigrants.
No exceptions.
No “if they follow the law.”
No “if they contribute economically.”
No exceptions. Welcome them. Treat them as a citizen. Love them.
No exceptions.
No “if they follow the law.”
No “if they contribute economically.”
No exceptions. Welcome them. Treat them as a citizen. Love them.
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Christianity absolutely requires you to welcome immigrants.
No exceptions.
No “if they follow the law.”
No “if they contribute economically.”
No exceptions. Welcome them. Treat them as a citizen. Love them.
No exceptions.
No “if they follow the law.”
No “if they contribute economically.”
No exceptions. Welcome them. Treat them as a citizen. Love them.
The forces of evil want you to feel alone and afraid. The ones who are cutting aid and deporting immigrants and making trans care illegal want you to feel powerless.
But we are not alone, and we do not need to be afraid. We have each other, and a God whose name is With Us.
But we are not alone, and we do not need to be afraid. We have each other, and a God whose name is With Us.
December 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The forces of evil want you to feel alone and afraid. The ones who are cutting aid and deporting immigrants and making trans care illegal want you to feel powerless.
But we are not alone, and we do not need to be afraid. We have each other, and a God whose name is With Us.
But we are not alone, and we do not need to be afraid. We have each other, and a God whose name is With Us.
The kiddo was very excited about the plush Spidey I got him for Hannukah.
After every Shabbes Hannukah blessing, kiddo’s head popped up over the sofa to say “Amen” in his biggest voice, then Spidey’s head popped up to say “Amen” in a little voice.
After every Shabbes Hannukah blessing, kiddo’s head popped up over the sofa to say “Amen” in his biggest voice, then Spidey’s head popped up to say “Amen” in a little voice.
December 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The kiddo was very excited about the plush Spidey I got him for Hannukah.
After every Shabbes Hannukah blessing, kiddo’s head popped up over the sofa to say “Amen” in his biggest voice, then Spidey’s head popped up to say “Amen” in a little voice.
After every Shabbes Hannukah blessing, kiddo’s head popped up over the sofa to say “Amen” in his biggest voice, then Spidey’s head popped up to say “Amen” in a little voice.
jalexanderallen.substack.com/p/the-candle...
“The Love candle, as with the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy, is a shared light. It is shared between G/d and creation and it is shared between trans people and our allies. Love is the flame of self-acceptance”
“The Love candle, as with the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy, is a shared light. It is shared between G/d and creation and it is shared between trans people and our allies. Love is the flame of self-acceptance”
The Candle of Love: Advent, Transition, and Allyship
Reflections on this the Fourth Week of Advent
jalexanderallen.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
jalexanderallen.substack.com/p/the-candle...
“The Love candle, as with the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy, is a shared light. It is shared between G/d and creation and it is shared between trans people and our allies. Love is the flame of self-acceptance”
“The Love candle, as with the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy, is a shared light. It is shared between G/d and creation and it is shared between trans people and our allies. Love is the flame of self-acceptance”
Cute moment at church this week: nonbinary trans femme is telling a story, and as an aside explains to a visitor: “oh I used to look like you.”
Visitor, a nonbinary transman, laughs and says “and I used to look like you!”
#transjoy
Visitor, a nonbinary transman, laughs and says “and I used to look like you!”
#transjoy
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Cute moment at church this week: nonbinary trans femme is telling a story, and as an aside explains to a visitor: “oh I used to look like you.”
Visitor, a nonbinary transman, laughs and says “and I used to look like you!”
#transjoy
Visitor, a nonbinary transman, laughs and says “and I used to look like you!”
#transjoy
Driving with kiddo when. Little voice says:
Lura? When I’m not with Mama and Daddy, I can watch [name of forbidden show.]
Me: Is that so?
Yeah. We can watch it on your phone.
Me: interesting.
I love it when they try to deceive but don’t yet have a theory of mind.
We did not watch the show.
Lura? When I’m not with Mama and Daddy, I can watch [name of forbidden show.]
Me: Is that so?
Yeah. We can watch it on your phone.
Me: interesting.
I love it when they try to deceive but don’t yet have a theory of mind.
We did not watch the show.
December 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Driving with kiddo when. Little voice says:
Lura? When I’m not with Mama and Daddy, I can watch [name of forbidden show.]
Me: Is that so?
Yeah. We can watch it on your phone.
Me: interesting.
I love it when they try to deceive but don’t yet have a theory of mind.
We did not watch the show.
Lura? When I’m not with Mama and Daddy, I can watch [name of forbidden show.]
Me: Is that so?
Yeah. We can watch it on your phone.
Me: interesting.
I love it when they try to deceive but don’t yet have a theory of mind.
We did not watch the show.
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BREAKING: Judge Paula Xinis orders the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
BREAKING: Judge Paula Xinis orders the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody
Among the confusing cacophony of sensations in my brain when I woke up today was a tactile obsession with my new stole, with a soundtrack of “Don’t fuck a facist” by Chrissa Sparkles.
December 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Among the confusing cacophony of sensations in my brain when I woke up today was a tactile obsession with my new stole, with a soundtrack of “Don’t fuck a facist” by Chrissa Sparkles.
Hey ELCA: when a Queer or Trans person, or BIPOC give you another chance, that’s grace for you.
You should be dancing in the streets, and listening to every word of wisdom that drops from their mouths. Paving the way for them.
Not putting up more barriers.
You should be dancing in the streets, and listening to every word of wisdom that drops from their mouths. Paving the way for them.
Not putting up more barriers.
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hey ELCA: when a Queer or Trans person, or BIPOC give you another chance, that’s grace for you.
You should be dancing in the streets, and listening to every word of wisdom that drops from their mouths. Paving the way for them.
Not putting up more barriers.
You should be dancing in the streets, and listening to every word of wisdom that drops from their mouths. Paving the way for them.
Not putting up more barriers.
There are no words for the tenderness I feel preparing Christmas services for a congregation I love.
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
There are no words for the tenderness I feel preparing Christmas services for a congregation I love.
Inside of me there are two wolves. One values sustainability and wants to slowly replace my clothes with quality pieces from natural fibers. The other is chronically ill and wants every piece of soft fuzzy polyester fleece I see.
Unfortunately both wolves have access to my credit card.
Unfortunately both wolves have access to my credit card.
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Inside of me there are two wolves. One values sustainability and wants to slowly replace my clothes with quality pieces from natural fibers. The other is chronically ill and wants every piece of soft fuzzy polyester fleece I see.
Unfortunately both wolves have access to my credit card.
Unfortunately both wolves have access to my credit card.
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God does not play dice with the universe, ever since he caught the universe cheating that one time. Can’t play dice with a cheater.
December 6, 2025 at 4:09 AM
God does not play dice with the universe, ever since he caught the universe cheating that one time. Can’t play dice with a cheater.
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*inhales*BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*inhales*BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
God loves you, you ridiculous drunk trash panda you.
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
God loves you, you ridiculous drunk trash panda you.
I have a joke about Moses coming down the mountain, but you won’t be able to face it.
I had a joke about Jacob/Yisrael, but I really wrestled with posting it
I have a joke about Narcissus, but I’d be seriously dating myself
November 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I have a joke about Moses coming down the mountain, but you won’t be able to face it.
For my congregation, we’re working on a simple list of do’s and don’ts for welcoming visitors.
What would you want to see on it?
What would you want to see on it?
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For my congregation, we’re working on a simple list of do’s and don’ts for welcoming visitors.
What would you want to see on it?
What would you want to see on it?
Who do I know that went to Eastern Mennonite University, or Wake Forest?
Or anyone else who has done a dual counseling/divinity degree?
Or anyone else who has done a dual counseling/divinity degree?
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Who do I know that went to Eastern Mennonite University, or Wake Forest?
Or anyone else who has done a dual counseling/divinity degree?
Or anyone else who has done a dual counseling/divinity degree?
Dear younger women: the reason they say “crazy cat lady” in that tone of voice is because they’re afraid you’ll notice that some of the happiest people in the world are middle aged women living alone with their pets.
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Dear younger women: the reason they say “crazy cat lady” in that tone of voice is because they’re afraid you’ll notice that some of the happiest people in the world are middle aged women living alone with their pets.
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So I’m very committed to critiquing elected officials, and cringe at cults of personality and all that leftist jazz— but is Zohran, like, a sorcerer?
November 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM
So I’m very committed to critiquing elected officials, and cringe at cults of personality and all that leftist jazz— but is Zohran, like, a sorcerer?
American “Christianity” is so terrified of pleasure.
November 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
American “Christianity” is so terrified of pleasure.
Somewhere across the world happy, peaceful re-wilded elephants are taking their newborn to meet the humans that rescued them.
And closer to home, a beautiful human is noticing the perfection of fall leaves and showing them to us.
And closer to home, a beautiful human is noticing the perfection of fall leaves and showing them to us.
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Somewhere across the world happy, peaceful re-wilded elephants are taking their newborn to meet the humans that rescued them.
And closer to home, a beautiful human is noticing the perfection of fall leaves and showing them to us.
And closer to home, a beautiful human is noticing the perfection of fall leaves and showing them to us.
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I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops