Do I Have Privilege?

The short answer is “Yes.” The longer answer is more nuanced, because of course I don’t see or experience my … More

Christ-follower in All Things

http://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000004005499/would-jesus-wear-a-sidearm.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone I don’t get it that Christians claim they need guns to “protect” themselves in America. We aren’t in Somalia … More

Be the Church

Protect the environment. Care for the poor. Forgive often. Reject racism. Fight for the powerless. Share earthly and spiritual resources. … More

When We Would Tell Others

There is an awesome story in the Christian New Testament where Peter and Jesus (post-resurrected, not-yet-ascended) have an interaction about … More

Why Pursue Justice?

Why pursue justice for our brothers and sisters? Why not sit back? Let someone else speak out, someone else march, … More

What Must We Then Do?

I’m a Christian, and I also believe in the power of reason. I don’t think anyone is convinced to switch … More

Symbols and Signposts

Recently a friend forwarded a link to me and asked me to comment on it. I’ll post the link here, … More

Just Words / Just Words

Much of what is happening now in the world of the Internet and the media focuses on several issues: The … More

TyWanza Sanders

I want to share more about someone who was killed this week in Charleston. TyWanza Sanders. He was 26, a … More

Say Their Names

Say their names.Clementa Pinckney, 41.Pastor of the church.Shot dead.He was a state senator, a leader in the community.Nine people were … More

What Is a Christian?

Short answer: why are you asking me? You can figure it out yourself. Long answer: well, let’s put it this … More