What Would Doug Say? A Plea for Kelly Gissendaner
Even though the old Kelly Gissendaner ceased to exist many years ago, my friend Kelly still faces execution for the crimes of her past.
Black Prophetic Fire in the Age of Obama
The great irony of our time is that in the age of Obama the grand Black prophetic tradition is weak and feeble. Obama’s Black face of the Am...
Dreams, Deeds, and the Soul of Selma
Faith roots us in the struggle for justice, and only those movements like Selma which are rooted deeply can challenge the principalities and powers in high places.
Officer Slaps Homeless Man, Exposes Systemic Violence
While the violent action of a police officer against a homeless man who simply wanted to use the restroom is intolerable, no less violent, morally deplorable and worthy of condemnation are the actions of the city officials who put in place laws that criminalized homelessness.
The Gospel of Kelly Gissendaner
Those who have made terrible choices just like Billy Moore and Kelly Gissendaner often become some of the most credible voices in the world of the power of God to redeem sinners.
An Open Letter to Georgia’s Christian Citizens
Actually, my fellow Georgians and fellow Christians, we are responsible. We will kill Kelly Gissendaner.
Georgia Forecast
Only an intervention by the GA Supreme Court, courageous resistance by state employees, or Christ himself can change where this road is leading.
Are We Preaching Preparation for Gentrification?
Inner city communities across the country are gentrifying. It not primarily the fault of the church, but that does not mean we are not at fault and have not been complicit in the displacement of people who once called these communities homes.
Faith Leaders Stand Together For Kelly Gissendaner’s Life
We are deeply concerned that the execution of Kelly Gissendaner is scheduled to be carried out on Monday, March 2, by the State of Georgia.
Go & Sin No More: What Kelly Gissendaner Can Teach Us About Grace
It’s hard to imagine Jesus saying anything else to Kelly Gissendaner, or Jodi Arias, except those words he said to the woman in the Gospel: I love you. You are forgiven. Go and sin no more.