writer | neighbor | public theologian
In her incredible book, “Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God”, Kelly Brown-Douglas writes, “Essentially, a free black person contests the notion that the world as it is is the way that God ordained it to be. A free black body literally points to the possibility of a different cosmic order.” The…
There is a constant question within the church about how to practice Christian community well. What does it mean to follow Jesus in this time and in this place? What does it mean to speak a word of God’s freedom in this culture and this moment in human history? The work of the church is…
Today the United States honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. We remember his leadership, his powerful voice, and his vision for the world as it should be. We remember his prophetic call to speak a word of Divine judgement to a country held captive by the evils of white supremacy and…
Each Epiphany, Christians all over the world remember the journey of the Magi and the gifts they presented to the infant Jesus. Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar are for us a reminder that hospitality, and the gracious provision for our neighbor, is an act of service we own one another. In fact, many of us chalk…
When churches decide to renew or establish a relationship with their neighborhood and neighbors, the tendency is to go immediately to action. We may launch a listening campaign, organize a service project, or host a community event. While these are all good and holy things, I suggest that churches should begin their community connection work…
