Entrusting vs. Letting Go
I used to think about “giving over” parts of my life to God as letting go. I saw my hand clutching tightly to various aspects of my self—work, family, food,…
I used to think about “giving over” parts of my life to God as letting go. I saw my hand clutching tightly to various aspects of my self—work, family, food,…
Anyone paying attention to the news in recent months will know there’s a huge debate raging over the role of the police in society. This debate around criminal justice is…
When I look at the history of social divisions and inequities within our nation, I see at least three different ways people have tried to address them, but do these…
I first heard the word “antiracism” a few years ago. At first, I didn’t know what it meant. And I wondered why a new term was needed. Isn’t everyone opposed…
What would it mean for the criminal justice system to be unjust? And if it is, what should Christians do about it? Dominique Gilliard, author of “Rethinking Incarceration,” talks with…
Today, all three of our children are going to school, in person, for a full day. (Last week, they had a variety of half days and phase-in days, which is…
I have gone to bed late every night this week because I stay up to read more of Anthony Ray Hinton’s new memoir, "The Sun Does Shine: How I Found…
The Black church has a gift for American Christianity. Are we all willing to receive it? New Testament scholar Esau McCaulley, author of “Reading While Black,” talks with Amy Julia…
For our family, summer has been a relief. Marilee played softball and William played baseball and Penny went to summer school, in person. We spent a lot of time with…
Penny and I got to be bridesmaids together last weekend in my sister’s wedding. I’m going to let Penny tell you about it in her own words, but first I…