As believers, we are described as the Body of Christ. Many members and abilities, different cultures and languages, various talents and interests, still we are called the Body. It does not matter the interpretation, denomination or lack thereof. It makes no difference how many ministries, members, locations and services we have, we remain one Body. […]
Race Together is a new initiative and partnership between Starbucks and USA Today. They are hoping to get their customers talking about race. Race Together hopes to tackle racism through conversation and there is much to talk about with the recent death of an African American Mississippi man, Otis James Byrd, the alleged assault of a […]
While the conversation and the fallout continues over the abhorrent chant by members of University of Oklahoma’s now defunct chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, I want to remind us that we do not shape our responses to society based on the actions of its members. Instead, our actions and reactions must be molded to fit […]
Happy anniversary! I celebrated four years of writing about the social construct of race, America’s social parables and the ways in which they influence and inform our Christian faith… yesterday. Obviously, it is a belated celebration but a noteworthy milestone nonetheless. It is a cause for appreciation for and reflection on my writing life as […]
Today is a humbling one for me. I received the email notification that I would be profiled on the Ethics Daily website early this morning. I answered the questions for the interview about a month ago. I knew that it was coming. Still, I am deeply grateful for the acknowledgement. Some people work for praise […]