Cory L. Kemp

About Cory L. Kemp

Cory L. Kemp As an ordained minister, I have worked in educational ministries in several congregations, as well as pastoring a church in the Midwest. My writing has focused on nonfiction essays, and I have recently submitted a theological memoir for publication. Creating Women Ministries is an adventure born of a blended love of God and writing, a website dedicated to encouraging theological dialogue, particularly among women, through workshops, journaling and personal spiritual development. Our site can be found at: www.creatingwomenministries.com. We can be reached by email at: creatingwomen@irun.com.

Who Are The Homeless?

Stories of generous support to the victims hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina's fury, those who have literally lost everything, including their homes, are being shared in news reports and articles across the United States and around the world.
Date Posted: September 23, 2005

The Diaspora Soul of the City of New Orleans

The Diaspora Soul of the City of New Orleans News coverage continues regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, albeit much more hopeful than even a week ago.
Date Posted: September 12, 2005

You Don't See Many Chickens in Clearance

Retailers are not always perfect judges of what will sell in any given location or during a particular season. Seeing literal truckloads of new merchandise arrive on a regular basis as a store manager, I caught myself wondering what the buyers were...
Date Posted: September 07, 2005

Prayers for the People

Early news reports that indicated Hurricane Katrina had dodged New Orleans enough to avoid the worst were wrong.The Gulf Coast is suffering today in ways that are unimaginable to any of us who have anything other than nothing.
Date Posted: September 07, 2005

The Feeding of the 12 Million

Perhaps you have heard of the famine in the Western regions of Africa. There has been some press, not a lot, as we here in the United States grapple with our own issues, particularly our involvement in Iraq.But a famine does exist, affecting...
Date Posted: August 30, 2005

On Finding Our Way

Maps are funny things.They are only good if you know how to use them. You have to know where you are, know what your destination is, and from that, apply your time frame to this representation of the larger reality into which you are about to...
Date Posted: August 30, 2005

Making the Faith/Hope Connection

You have hope in your life, expectations, desires, a feeling of confidence in what you intend for your life. You know where you want your hope to lead you. But what is the path that you will need to create to continue your journey?
Date Posted: April 24, 2005

What Do You Hope For In Your Life?

What do you hope for in your life?It's a simple enough question, but one I find most people are at a loss to answer, or at least uncomfortable considering.
Date Posted: April 24, 2005

Three Faces of Hope

Recently I returned to my Oxford Dictionary to refresh my memory on the definition of hope. I've grown uncomrotable with how easily we as a culture use the word hope to dismiss the very essence of what the word is intended to convey.
Date Posted: April 24, 2005

When Do You Pray?

When do you pray?Prayer is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, the communication factor with God that opens us to grace, hope and the very love of God that transforms our lives. So, when do you pray?Think about that for a moment.
Date Posted: November 01, 2004