Harriet: Hope in the Face of Oppression
Harriet’s hope in the face of oppression and injustice—this true story of courage, faith, and hope is worth watching. I used to think that the
William’s Book Recommendations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Book recommendations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Here are some of William’s book picks (plus a few bonus recommendations). One of the fun things
Civil Rights Tour Itinerary
Here is a potential Civil Rights tour itinerary for anyone wanting to embark on a quick tour to learn about the legacy of slavery, Jim
Three Heroes of 2019
My three heroes of 2019! I’m someone who really enjoys looking back on what has already happened and planning ahead for what is to come.
Porter’s Gate Worship Album – Neighbor Songs
I had the great privilege of participating in the Porter’s Gate songwriting project last January in Nashville, Tennessee. Wait, you didn’t know I’m a songwriter?
Amy Julia Recommends: 6 Books About Down Syndrome
As we near the end of Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2019, I want to offer 6 recommendations of memoirs and (accessible) theological books about people
AJB Recommends: Resources on Inclusion and Belonging
I’ve written about the posture institutions (and individuals) can hold towards people with disabilities (or anyone outside the normative social group): exclusion, tolerance, inclusion, and
AJB Recommends: Podcasts on the Problem of Pain
Like many Americans, I think a lot about the problem of pain. There’s my own lower back pain that has mostly disappeared but showed up
AJB Recommends: Books and Podcasts on the Legacy of Slavery
I’ve focused on the content of the 1619 Project this week, and I want to recommend a few additional podcasts, articles, and books for anyone
AJB Recommends: Nomad Podcast with Gregory Boyle
“I go to the margins because that’s where the joy is.” –Father Gregory Boyle, in an interview on Nomad Podcast I have loved reading and
AJB Recommends: Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward
I read Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones–winner of the National Book Award–last year. It is worth reading on many levels with a strong main character,
Thoughts from March 12-16, 2018
Once a week I compile the reflections I’ve offered on Facebook into one blogpost. Here are the thoughts from the past five days: Tuesday, March
Two Great Books for Kids about Women of Color
I realized a few years ago that because we were only reading “classic” children’s books out loud to our kids, we were only reading
AJB Recommends: Tattoos on the Heart and Barking to the Choir by Father Greg Boyle
I’ve listened to Father Greg Boyle speak a few different times, but I only recently read his books, Tattoos on the Heart and Barking to
Would You Like to Be Like Auggie Pullman?
Last Wednesday, we took the kids to see the movie Wonder. All three of them had read/listened to the book more than once, so they
3 Resources to Help Us Overcome Polarization
Yesterday, John Kelly made the news when he said the Civil War could have been avoided through compromise. Many people pointed out that decades of
AJB Recommends: Free of Me by Sharon Hodde Miller
My friend Sharon Hodde Miller has written an essential and excellent book. It comes out next week, and I had the privilege of reading
AJB Recommends: Becoming Friends of Time by John Swinton
Earthquakes and hurricanes have brought many of us back to the age-old questions about how a loving and powerful God could stand by and not
