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When Hope is Poisoned by Despair

Susan Smith
September 15, 2020
General, Practical Justice, Race
The killing of black men by police is a relentless beating against the souls and the spirits of people who believe in justice and who operate in hope. But with each assault, those same spirits become more and more wounded.

Tasting God’s Justice & Joy

D.L. Mayfield
December 19, 2019
Practical Justice, Theology
The fight for justice is also a fight for joy.

To Baptist Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors: 10 Tips from the Trenches

Christa Brown and David Clohessy
February 12, 2019
Church Life, General, Practical Justice
Never doubt the value, and indeed the sanctity, of your efforts at bringing truth to light.

‘Gratitude is Not a Happy Pill’

Jana Riess
May 3, 2018
Books, Church Life, Theology
This is not your typical hearts-and-flowers gratitude book. This accounts for suffering and despair and unexpected election results...This is gratitude on the ground with the feet of people who are fighting and marching for a better world.

Defeating Despair in Detroit: Turning Wounded Children into Winning Children

Romal J. Tune
November 10, 2013
Family and Parenting, General
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NOV 10, 2013 | BY: ROMAL TUNE -- What I witnessed for two nights of Youth Revival was evidence that God is working to defeat despair...
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