Faith seeking understanding– without race
“Cross my heart and hope to die. Stick a needle in my eye.” Our promises use to mean something. As children, we took our commitment– no matter how trivial or time- sensitive– seriously. We meant what we said with our little mouths about a rumor we had heard or the score of last night’s game. […]
Read MoreLast year, I had the privileged of serving with Dr. Hart at a community- wide event, aimed at race, community and the practice of our Christian faith in Henderson, KY. It was my first time meeting him and he was gracious. I had just read his book and been sharing his insights on social media. […]
Read MoreWhile the Washington Post reports that there is a surge in hate graffiti in my area and video of the confession of Dylann Roof, accused murderer of nine members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015, has been released to the public, I am praying that more stories like the ones emerging from the protest of the North Dakota pipeline […]
Read MoreWe give and spend millions of dollars in hopes of curing diseases that infect the body and prematurely take the lives of those we love. Worthy causes they all are. We also need to invest in a cure for race. This social infection compromises our relationships, vanquishes our self- awareness and understanding of our neighbors, […]
Read MoreIn April, I talked about the ways in which being a multicultural church is easier said than done. How I wish that our faith would be enough to bring us together. Because it is more than enough if we would allow it. Our shared relationship with Jesus Christ is enough to bring us to the Lord’s table if we would […]
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The Raceless Gospel 