Howard Thurman’s I will light candles this Christmas

“The light shines in darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” ~ John 1.5, NRSV In the midst of the seemingly unending and untraceable darkness of racism, I find hope in the light of Christ.  He is the Light of the world and we are called to bear witness to Him no matter how […]

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Come, Jesus, Come

Come, Jesus, come We are waiting on peace. Come, Jesus, come We are waiting on truth. Come, Jesus, come We are waiting on justice. Come, Jesus, come We are waiting on You. * Come, Jesus, come We are waiting on hope. Come, Jesus, come We are waiting on love. Come, Jesus, come We are waiting […]

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Ferguson: Hugs will heal us

“The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child will lead them.” ~ Isaiah 11.6 The Old Testament prophet Isaiah is writing about the peaceful kingdom wherein historical and sworn enemies share the same habitat, the same […]

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Prayer= Thank You

Eckhart von Hochheim[1] said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. It’s praying time. Holy God, we bless Your name and the extravagant evidence that is all around us that speaks of Your power and presence and purpose in the world. We confess that […]

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Oppressed People Privileges

If you are a member of a historically oppressed group, it seems that there are some privileges that come with the category.  While persons who are oppressed are certainly deserving of liberation, protection from the threat of future harm, reparations and restorative justice, it seems that members of this group and those who would like to […]

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