Tagged Despair

When Hope is Poisoned by Despair

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

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’

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

November 10, 2013

Family and Parenting, General

NOV 10, 2013 | BY: ROMAL TUNE -- What I witnessed for two nights of Youth Revival was evidence that God is working to defeat despair...