On American Exceptionalism
What transpired that Sunday is nothing short of a bold display of American Exceptionalism. Which, to be clear, is idolatry.
Should White Christians Be Praising God?
But the worship was only in music and word, and perhaps thought—not in the concrete economic, social, and policy decisions of those in power.
All Christians Should Celebrate the SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ+ Discrimination
When the focus is shifted to “okay, but how does this affect us?” it misses the whole point of who it truly affects.
Is the Rain Not Just?
God‘s justice is intimately tied to God‘s mercy.
United Methodists Unveil ‘Dismantling Racism’ Initiative
A multi-level effort throughout the church to initiate a sustained and coordinated effort to dismantle racism.
On Trump Supporters and Good Fruit
Trump was acknowledging that his followers have less of a commitment to basic morality and common decency than they have to him.
Jesus Spoke Truth From the Dirt, Not a Stage
I was taught a lot about how Jesus’ death was about me and almost nothing about how his death was an act of suppression and hate by those in power
Dying to Whiteness, Becoming Anti-Racist
Whiteness is very real, and it cannot simply be exited by saying so.
Dear Evangelical Church: A Goodbye
I felt that, short of Heaven, I had found home. Yesterday, I said goodbye.
Disembodiment, Embodiment, and Re-Embodiment
Our call as white Christians to love mercy, do justice, and walk humbly is seen in the practices of disembodiment, embodiment, and re-embodiment.