We recommend The Salt Collective writer Lawrence Richardson's new memoir I Know What Heaven Looks Like.

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About Lawrence Richardson

Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson is a United Church of Christ pastor, writer, and digital evangelist. He uses multiple online platforms to advocate for social justice, express relevant content, and communicate inspired information. When he is not blogging and ministering, Lawrence spends his time enjoying nature, practicing yoga, and being an active presence in both the Transgender and Progressive Christian communities. You can find Lawrence online at www.LTRichardson.com and on Twitter @Larry2_0 View all posts by Lawrence Richardson →

10 Tips for Online Ministry in the Wake of the Coronavirus
by Lawrence Richardson

People are social distancing and yet, we know that none of us can thrive in isolation. With the rise of Coronavirus cases and growing desires to limit the spread of the potentially deadly virus, church leaders are using digital tools to provide virtual worship and connect with their congregation. While every platform, program and device … Continue reading 10 Tips for Online Ministry in the Wake of the Coronavirus →

My Year as a Homeless Child
by Lawrence Richardson

The first year after my parent’s separation was unstable. We bounced around from place to place as my mom searched for a second job and a new apartment; and we slept in cars, on floor pallets in spare bedrooms, on the couches of the men my mom would find to give her money in exchange … Continue reading My Year as a Homeless Child →

My Granny’s Business Tip: What Do You Like to Do & What is Right in Front of You?
by Lawrence Richardson

“Granny, how can I start my own business, so I can get more money?” I asked my grandmother one afternoon. Growing up in a family with barely enough to pay the bills, me and my siblings weren’t given money to carry around. So the summer I spent at my Granny’s was my first real shot … Continue reading My Granny’s Business Tip: What Do You Like to Do & What is Right in Front of You? →

Allowing Children to Dress for Church in Ways That Embrace their Full Selves
by Lawrence Richardson

As a 7 year old, I was usually allowed to dress myself. So I chose to run around with my hair in Jerhi curls, frayed blue jeans and a t-shirt. To the world, I looked like a girl, but in my heart, I was planning on growing up to be a man. This was long … Continue reading Allowing Children to Dress for Church in Ways That Embrace their Full Selves →

Holy Spirit
by Lawrence Richardson

Whether I have a little or a lot, I don’t worry about my circumstances because I know that as long as I pray and turn it over to God that everything will always be ok.

7 Years Living As A Black Man
by Lawrence Richardson

I’ve always known that my gender was different from my assigned sex, and on June 29, 2010, after a period of prayer and discernment with medical staff and those closest to me, I began the process of transitioning from being a female bodied person to being a male bodied person.