Elana Keppel Levy

Presbyterian pastor, biblical languages nerd, chronic pain haver, delighting in geeky things. Use any pronouns for me. I will use only the ones you want for you

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

When we take communion, we're sharing the table with saints from every time and every place. That means that I also meet myself at every age, in every circumstance. So, I am with the me that feared she would never heal from trauma. I am with me who has found peace. 1/

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@RevBug That's not quite the message... 😂

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

Guess whose Easter sermon includes a story about Daleks? 😆

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@Raveler1 @IllustratedMin So lovely

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@JenniferEValent It's hard when people don't constantly affirm how brilliant and right you are. 😕

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@HannahntheWolf I don't know your work, but I will say that you deserve to belong to a community that cares about you and listens to your voice. Don't give up seeking!

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

The word "Reverend" literally means one who is to be revered (or honored or respected).

What does it mean to you?

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

If Hulu and HBO ever merge, they would be Hullabaloo.

You can't change my mind.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@bbenzington Thanks - it's been so good to be able to connect with everyone. This is definitely one of those times where being with a group of angry people is healing and hopeful ☺️

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

There's nothing wrong with being upfront. The Bible can cause harm and it's our responsibility to discern the right passage for the right moment.
#bible #outlook #somuchbible

https://t.co/y2YkKvJejJ

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@wonderwandersee I agree. I'm prayerful that we all have enough energy and momentum to keep going.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

Called to the table
Invitation - a surprise.
Will I reach out, too?

#haiku #Jesus #communion #bible #grace #somuchbible

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

In each hand-stitched quilt
Dead ancestors and friends speak.
They still keep me warm.

#haiku #grief #love

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

In twilight and marsh, many-colored streaks are content to be. Our categories and insistence are irrelevant where God draws infinite forms. For this, may we be ever thankful.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@JuliaGoldieDay Seven demons exorcised by Jesus

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@johnstitcher @ChurchLead @Presbyterian @smartin_write Being locked in a room for five days intensively studying a passage is not the same as helping a congregant. You can talk with them, pray, point them to other resources, take time between visits to take care of yourself. Academic analysis is not the same as loving presence.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@EdLauber @ChurchLead @Presbyterian @smartin_write So, you believe that clergy should be raped? That is deeply disturbing and not a Christ-like suggestion at all.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@EdLauber @johnstitcher @ChurchLead @Presbyterian @smartin_write So, pastors are people, too. There is no grace in forcing them to relive trauma when doing so proves nothing. It drives people from ministry - people whose own experiences can help them be loving, understanding, and supportive when actual people need help.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

#somuchbible #Bible #ValentinesDay #love

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@johnstitcher @ChurchLead @Presbyterian @smartin_write Being locked in a room for five days intensively studying a passage is not the same as helping a congregant. You can talk with them, pray, point them to other resources, take time between visits to take care of yourself. Academic analysis is not the same as loving presence.

[Elana Keppel Levy @RevSoMuchBible]

@TheJeditor Yes!