Trayvon Martin. Most Americans know his name and the story of his death. But, now his name is strangely associated with Halloween. Apparently, some persons think that it is acceptable to dress like a dead child and in blackface, no less. I cannot even begin to describe the callousness of those who think it good fun […]
Let the praise of mothers around the world and around the corner, from amateur to sage, to every mother at every stage continue. I present to you, “She is woman.” She is woman; “hear her roar.” Hear her confess her faults, declare her intent, make vows of fidelity and coo as she looks into the […]
“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 […]
My Country ‘tis of Thee, Sweet land of Divinity, Of Thee I sing; Land where my allegiance is tied to his body crucified Pierced hands and side, He took death’s sting. My Salvation Country, Thee Land of the purchased free Thy place I love I love thy peace that stills Thy mercy against my […]
He sees me Not the social coloring of my skin Not the texture of my hair Not the size of my nose Not the shape of my eyes Not my past and its failures Not my present and its flaws Not who I was or who I hope to be But who I have always […]