“One of the breakthroughs I had … was understanding the degree to which I tend to align what I see … More
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Green Books, Black Lives, and White History
I’m reading some interesting responses to “The Green Book,” which, if you have been in a cave in Thailand for … More
When Home Is Gone
I’m seeing something recently that is new to my vision, and that is the homeless. Yes, of course I mean … More
#WakingUpWhite Chapter 11: Headwinds and Tailwinds
“Skin color itself is not the barrier; it’s the beliefs attached to it. And beliefs, compared to birth dates or … More
To Wrestle with the Angel
Today I participated in a hands-on seminar led by James Whitfield, CEO of the Leadership Eastside organization. We went through … More
Entertainment Matters
We usher at the local theatre about once a month for live productions. It’s our “date night,” and we generally … More
#WakingUpWhite Chapter 10: The Melting Pot
“The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to being a melting-pot society adhering to Anglo-Saxon standards, as opposed to a … More
I’m Just Here to Dance
I had an interesting question the other day: are Christians good? The subject came up because there is a defense … More
In the Fields of the Lord
I guess I’m on a kick of listening to acoustic, and finding intriguing (for me) albums that have that just-right … More
If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see
James Baldwin* said this, I’m told: “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you … More
Jesus of the Scars–Edward Shillito
Today’s blog entry is just the poetry from Edward Shillito “Jesus of the Scars” by Edward Shillito If we have … More
What Would You Do If You Could Bring Conciliation?
This is a review of the book “The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism” … More
The Barley Soup Recipe
So this was a tasty dinner tonight: barley soup, from a recipe a friend gave our family for Christmas (along … More
New Year, New Labels
In thinking about the last year, I’ve struggled to place myself theologically. I am raised Protestant, became a Christian through … More
Feats of Clay
Our heroes are flawed. Our villains have moments of redemptive grace. We live in a complex world, where we cannot … More
White People: Follow Directions, Please, and Keep Your Hands and Arms Inside the Vehicle at All Times
I’m shaking my head, still. I posted a note on my FB wall from Thomas Merton: Our job is to … More
What Is the Place of Jonathan Edwards As an Example to the Church?
I’m in an interesting discussion in a book group, in which we’re reading Jemar Tisby’s book “The Color of Compromise” … More
The Color of Compromise—A Review
This is perhaps one of the most accessible, clear, and gentle book you might read about the history of, and … More
Why It Matters: For you I was born, for you I live, and for you I give my last breath
I am involved in two streams right now that are greatly affecting me on how I see myself and what … More
Is Paris Worth the Price of a Mass?
Shocking revelation:No political party or interest group is without bias, and that includes conservative Evangelicals. Also shocking:No political party or … More
Ruminations on Acts 4–Do Before You Speak
I don’t often write up my thoughts as I read the Christian scriptures. Though I’m a white Evangelical of long … More
Does White Privilege Exist?
Recently a sincere white American Christian male asserted that there is no such thing as white privilege, that white Christians … More
Converting the Unconvertable
You cannot change someone’s mind through the presentation of fact. That presentation of fact happens later, after they are willing … More
Review: A Civil War Christmas
We saw #Taproot Theatre’s production of “A Civil War Christmas” last night, and I have to say, I wanted to … More
Sorry Folks — to Avoid a Choice Is to Make a Choice
Traditionally, orthodox Christianity means a religion centered around the Christ of the New Testament, where what Jesus said and taught … More
The Words of Good White Liberals
What are your thoughts, good people? http://kuow.org/post/understand-white-liberal-racism-read-these-private-emails This is really hard for me to read, because it is easier to … More
The Non-Whiteness of Jesus
I got to thinking the other day about how we see Jesus and Jesus’ teachings expressed in the lives of … More