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- April 26, 2023
The Saving Experience of Worship You find yourself talking to a friend during your lunch hour, and the topic of…
, - April 21, 2023
HOW DOES THE CHURCH SAVE In what way does Jesus' body offer us salvation in a fractured, frightened, often despairing…
- April 19, 2023
GOD'S RESPONSE TO IMPERFECTION While both members and non-members will occasionally comment on the failure of the church to live…
- April 14, 2023
Flipping the question The major issue facing mainline Christianity in our time is the flip side of the ancient statement,…
, - April 5, 2023
The importance of accountability and evaluation The Importance of Accountability and Evaluation Accountability and evaluation are crucial elements in the…
, - March 31, 2023
Continuing the work towards ending racism The fight against racism is a long and arduous one. It is a battle…
- March 29, 2023
Breaking the Chains of Racism Steps to take towards ending racism Racism has been a pervasive problem in our society…
, - March 24, 2023
The Impact of Racism on the Church Racism in the church's history The history of the church is stained with…
, - March 22, 2023
Different types of racism Racism has been a prevalent issue in society for centuries. It manifests in various forms, and…
, - March 17, 2023
Context of Racism in America Racism has been a pervasive issue in the United States since the country's inception, and…
, - March 15, 2023
Not Written By Humans Everywhere you look these days people are talking about Artificial Intelligence. I recently found a program…
, - March 8, 2023
WE HAVE A STORY We live in a society of increasing anxiety Where people have lost hope and expectation. I…
, , - March 3, 2023
FIRST STEP FOR A PASTOR OF A CHURCH IDENTIFY AND INVITE SOME CLERGY COLLEAGUES: BLACK--WHITE CONVERSATION
- February 24, 2023
This is my fantasy of what might happen if I chose anti-racism ministry as my focus. I’m letting my imagination…
, - February 22, 2023
INSTITUTIONAL BETRAYAL We are in a period where many churches are declining in both numbers and influence. In the 50's…
- February 17, 2023
HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY In its simplest form, spirituality is how we stay in connection and communication with God. By speaking of healthy…
THE FUTURE OF DENOMINATIONS
December 6, 2023
WHERE ARE DENOMINATIONS HEADED Where are denominations headed? What will they look like in the future? As I understand it,…
WHEN TRUTH HAS DISAPPEARED
December 1, 2023
A WITNESS WHEN TRUTH HAS DISAPPEARED In an age when any objective bar of truth seems to have disappeared in…
DID JESUS MAKE A MISTAKE?
November 29, 2023
DID JESUS MAKE A MISTAKE? Throughout history, churches have played a significant role in shaping societal values and beliefs. Tragically,…
WHEN A CHURCH CONFESSES THE CHURCH’S SIN
November 17, 2023
Picture a liturgical process by which we confessed our sins and received forgiveness that sets us free to be God’s…
RACISM AND THE CHURCH
November 15, 2023
RESPONSE TO SHAME I think one of the paralyzing features of modernChristianity in addressing racism is their inability todeal with…
THE CHURCH IS MORE THAN A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION
November 10, 2023
THE TRUTH OF THE CHURCH The words of scripture were shaped by the language, culture, and time period in which…
BUILDING STGRENGTH IN TIME OF ANXIETY
November 8, 2023
WHERE TO LOOK FOR HOPE Consider what is happening in our society. It is not news that we are…
MAYBE WE ARE NOT SMARTER THAN GOD!!
October 27, 2023
DOES GOD MAKE MISTAKES Was God a horrible planner and made a critical mistake in choosing a “no people to…
THE BEATITUDES AND THE OUR CHURCH
October 25, 2023
THE BEATITUDES AND RACISM Matthew 5:1-12 (NRSV) When the Israelites entered the wilderness, they were confronted with a whole new…