For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
I need to see your hands. Put the pen down and slowly back away from the list. Before you begin your annual declaration of independence from unhealthy food and toxic people, before you purchase the gym membership or enlist your friends as accountability partners, before you buy clothing two sizes too small or a new […]
Read MoreIn light of the most recent events, more police shootings, more protests and more calls for resignations, I needed Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s words from his book Life Together: “Jesus Christ lived in the midst of his enemies. At the end all his disciples deserted him. On the Cross he was utterly alone, surrounded by evildoers […]
Read MoreLike you, I inherited the identity that comes with the social construct of race and also the burden of its life and history. Initially, I accepted it. I didn’t know of any other option or way of being so I learned about being black. I read books and watched documentaries on Black history. I took […]
Read MoreI wrote recently of “Journey Words” but thought that I should elaborate on the kinds of words that I travel with. While many are strong and moving one- liners, others are a bit more lengthy. They capture truth that cannot be condensed or rushed into. Most are not prayers but this one happens to be and […]
Read MoreRecently, I have been considering the meaning of belief as it relates to the Christian faith. My readings and writings have been led by this desire to understand more fully what I mean and in turn, what others are saying when we confess, “I believe.” For the past couple of months, I have led a […]
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The Raceless Gospel 