For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
There is someone who I can not name She hurts me so but her, I will not restrain All that she brings me comes with pain This oppressor in me She keeps me in her place for me I’m afraid to venture out on my own My steps are ordered; it’s easier No other […]
Read MoreRace will have you going in circles and since I am one who hates repeating things, taking to heart the concept of “redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5.16), I decided a long time ago to not go along for the ride. I am simply not able to make the best of each opportunity if race is a […]
Read MoreHistory is often spoken of romantically, almost as if a first love. When we look back, we talk about times past as if there were no troubles, no reason for the present because there was nothing like the past nor will there ever be. And though it certainly serves as a foundation for understanding, it is just that— a […]
Read More“…and forgive us our sins as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” ~Matthew 6:12 “Jesus, I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me/ Jesus, I’ll never forget how you set me free/ Jesus, I’ll never forget how you brought me out/ Jesus, I’ll never forget/ No, never.” This song declares that I will never […]
Read More“Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” ~Colossians 3:13 Sadly, even for believers, forgiveness is a touchy topic when it comes to race. It seems that the act is almost impossible in cases of systemic and historic injustice. Because the acts […]
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The Raceless Gospel 