The Raceless Gospel

The ruminations of an ex- colored woman

Looking forward to the Resurrection: Valleys, Shadows and More Death during Holy Week

April 8, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Psalm 23 is a favorite of believer and non- believer alike. It is the most familiar, most often quoted selection of the Old Testament hymnbook. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” It is perhaps not easier said or believed as we enter another week of hunkering down and hoarding of the essentials. […]

Gimme that online religion: The Coronavirus is challenging churches to sing a different tune

March 14, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, persons of faith and no faith in a public deity are discovering the challenges and invitations of silence and solitude, of family and face-to- face time, of community and solidarity. With the call to not gather in large groups, the closure of public schools and cancellation of sporting events, […]