We should not attempt to convince ourselves that we need to make room for God. The psalmist ensures our perspective is clear on the matter. Let’s not…… Read more “Leave Room for God”
Marching Orders
Feet to pavement, people are marching all over the country. Every month, there seems to be a new outcry. Life in America has become one of continual…… Read more “Marching Orders”
Race Habits
“Change your racial habits and you change the way you see the world.” These are the words of Jonathan Wilson- Hartgrove. They are from his most recent…… Read more “Race Habits”
Race and reconciliation do not go together
“16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we…… Read more “Race and reconciliation do not go together”
How Christ builds community
“Life in community is no less than a necessity for us— it is an inescapable ‘must’ that determines everything we do and think. Yet it is not…… Read more “How Christ builds community”
Race: The gospel according to our flesh
What did he look like? What culture does he represent? Forget the nails, let me see the social coloring of his skin? Yes, I will accept him;…… Read more “Race: The gospel according to our flesh”
Somebody’s got to dream (Part Two)
April 4, 1968. Fifty years ago, a dreamer died. His “I have a dream” speech remains one of the most memorable to Americans. His life and its…… Read more “Somebody’s got to dream (Part Two)”
Be of Service
“2 The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him. And during supper 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had…… Read more “Be of Service”
When Jesus comes to town
“The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.” | John 12.12, NRSV It is interesting to…… Read more “When Jesus comes to town”
