Faith seeking understanding– without race
Recently, I was talking to a man named Garrett, who I think identifies as a Christian. He took issue with a recent article published by Relevant magazine that posed the question, “Should Pastors Who Don’t Speak Up About Racism Resign?” It is an interesting question in light of the recent resignation of Rev. Robert W. Lee IV, a […]
Read MoreThis recent report reads like a prayer list for me. The Washington Post has described 2015 as the year of ‘enormous rage’ and there seems to be hatred to go around. The rhetoric of this political cycle’s presidential candidates has only added to the tension and division. So, we hate for racial, religious, economic and […]
Read More“It is easy to be honest before God with our hallelujahs; it is somewhat more difficult to be honest in our hurts; it is nearly impossible to be honest before God in the dark emotions of our hate. … We must pray who we actually are, not who we think we should be. … The […]
Read More“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” ~ Psalm 118.22 Race does not give our lives a chance. They are not allowed to speak for themselves. Race says before we are born, “I know you already and I know what you can and cannot do.” It is a god of our thoughts. […]
Read MoreAfter returning from church this afternoon, my husband and I grabbed a blanket and found our favorite spots on the couch in order to watch Meet The Press. “Because if it’s Sunday, it’s Meet The Press.” The opening theme was “Race in America” and its roundtable discussed the nation’s emotional reaction to the Trayvon Martin […]
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The Raceless Gospel 