“Jesus loves the little children/ all the children of world…” Children are being separated from their parents at America’s borders. The most recent story is of a…… Read more “Let my children go”
Hello Racism!
Race and its progeny, prejudice, racism and stereotypes, are the elephants on our pew. It’s a jungle in here on Sunday mornings and more than a tight…… Read more “Hello Racism!”
Called to Community
“13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace;…… Read more “Called to Community”
Books that build community
What’s on your summer reading list? Along with sunscreen and shades, what do you have packed in your beach bag? While the summer allows us to take…… Read more “Books that build community”
The Empowering Christ
“Take up your bed and walk” (John 5.8). “Do you want to be made whole” (John 5.6)? “Where are your accusers” (John 8.10)? Jesus demonstrates time and…… Read more “The Empowering Christ”
What does Roseanne’s tweet mean for us?
Yesterday, Roseanne Barr, star of the reboot of the 90s sitcom Roseanne, tweeted a comparison of former Obama adviser, Valerie Jarrett to an “ape.” Jarrett has since responded during…… Read more “What does Roseanne’s tweet mean for us?”
The Perfect Church?
Nobody’s perfect. No church, no body of believers is perfect. “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity” but also, how…… Read more “The Perfect Church?”
When you’re tired of the message but it’s all you have to say
I am tired. Worn out, worn down, worn thin by stories of racialized abuse, bias, bullying, harassment, hatred, mistreatment, misplaced vindictiveness, the continued willful ignorance of the…… Read more “When you’re tired of the message but it’s all you have to say”
This is America
Recently, the news has covered incidents involving African American persons being physically and verbally assaulted, bullied, disturbed, falsely arrested, harassed and questioned for doing things considered normal…… Read more “This is America”
