Rev Karla’s Blog

Exploring Spiritual Beliefs, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, and Challenging Toxic Beliefs In this Part #6 special Q&A blog series, Rev Karla answers compelling questions from her audience. Read below to learn more about each topic Rev Karla will be discussing this week:  Beliefs About God and Jesus Question #1: “I have a question for you. Tell me…

Lead With Love Ten Ways to Lead and Live a Life Guided by Love “I just want to lead with love.” When he made that comment, I knew that someday his words would become a blog. I had the honor of recently being interviewed by Jalon Johnson for his podcast “Not Your Ordinary Parts.”   …

Spirituality Light? How About Spirituality Done Right?! 5 Reasons Spiritual but Not Religious is a Sacred Path Church shoppers. Cherry pickers. Never had faith. Never were “real” Christians. Never loved Jesus. The church is better off without them. Their hearts have turned away from God.   Anyone else have anything to add to this list?…

Authentic Gratitude vs. Toxic Positivity | The Spiritual Perspective Dear Spiritual Seekers,   In today’s journey of exploration, we are diving into the often-misunderstood concept of gratitude—specifically, the stark difference between authentic gratitude and toxic positivity. The intention behind this teaching is to illuminate the true essence of gratitude and to challenge the false narratives…

Challenging Norms and Embracing Mystery In Part #5 of this special podcast episode of Spirituality Matters, Rev Karla explores a range of topics including temptation, gender fluidity, and whether she is still a believer. Read below to find out more about each question she will be answering:  Hell, Satan, and Temptation: Rev Karla addresses the…

Cultivating Personal Spirituality A Comprehensive Guide to Grounded Living Greetings, Beautiful Souls,   In our whirlwind lives, we often overlook an innate desire within us: the quest for spiritual connection. Our spiritual journey is a deeply personal voyage, one that requires consistent nurturing and self-discovery. Today, I invite you to join me as we explore…

You are a Life Force to Be Reckoned With Embracing Exile and Finding Sacredness in Everyday Moments As I write this, I’m living in exile. A bit overly dramatic for sure, given that exile is the cutest, tiniest apartment in a quiet part of downtown where I enjoy walks on sidewalks lined with neighborhood grocery…

The Labyrinth of Self-Reflection | Unraveling the Threads of Traditional Religion Beloved, Have you ever found yourself entranced by the intricate designs of a labyrinth? Its winding pathways, looping back and forth, seem to hold a world of mysteries, a realm of possibilities. Just like this labyrinth, the journey of self-reflection and spirituality unfolds, moving…

Exploring Challenging Questions: Mission Trips, Personal Values, and Beyond In Part #4 of this blog episode of Spirituality Matters, Rev Karla will explore topics ranging from mission trips to personal values, and even the concept of hell. In this special episode Rev Karla discusses: Questioning the Effectiveness of Mission Trips: One of the questions posed…

The Small Moments Matter Uncovering the Sacredness of Small Moments. Spirituality, Humanity, and the Alabama Beach Mouse. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say with confidence that you have no idea who Dr. David Davis is. At least, not the Dr. David Davis who can be credited for ensuring that the…