Black Theology and Black Power
I only made it two pages into James Cone’s 1969 book, Black Theology and Black Power, before I knew I needed to buckle up and take this one slow. He…
If we can use the Bible to support slavery…
While watching the movie Harriet last week, I was emotionally moved many times at how Harriet Tubman's faith led her to do incredibly heroic acts because she knew it was…
The Centurion
To oppress someone is to have your boot on their neck. In the Bible, the Jews spent most of their time under the neck of other people’s boots. There were…
A Reconstructed View of the Bible
I grew up worshipping the Bible. The Bible was the main source of truth–God’s instruction book for life. Perhaps more than anything else, being a Christian meant believing the Bible.…
Esther, Saviors, and Rajnikanth
Our congregation recently went through the book of Esther. To start the series, the preacher told us that Esther is one of the most favorite books of the Jews after…
I Don’t Believe Anymore
Dear white churches, I’ve been with you for decades. I never missed a service on Sunday. I came during the week and volunteered my time. I gave up on other…
Looking Out for John the Baptist
No other biblical figure inspires me as much as John the Baptist. He stands on the fringe of religious society. He speaks to the insiders from the outside. He’s not…
I Tried to Love Dandelions
I bought a house with a great yard–our first home and our first yard. I like to consider myself ecologically-minded; I like things natural, even unkempt is ok for me.…