For far, far too long, white people in the United States have pretended to understand more than we understand, pretended that the problem is not as bad as it is, and pretended that it is not about us. Now we are lost and do not even know the language to get home.
Blessed are the poor in spirit. Really? Have you not been watching the news?
I preached on the poor in spirit, because when I listened carefully it sounded like God saying we have to do better – as the church, as communities and as a nation.
Funny when you think about it: serious reflections on faith
Writing a column for BNG forces me to pay attention. Once a month I get to ask, “What’s happening that people of faith want to read about?”
Easter at the epicenter: last Sunday in New York
Sunday did not feel like Easter; except for this: what may have been our saddest Easter may also have been our most Easter-like Easter.
Work as religion: why Protestants need to let go of the Protestant Work Ethic
The rise of work as a religion has occurred during the decline of Christianity as a religion.
Aaron Sorkin Presents ‘The Prodigal Son’
Aaron Sorkin should tackle the “Parable of the Prodigal Son.” I’ve taken it upon myself to offer a rough draft to get him started.
Two days with the monks: Protestant envy, confusion and gratitude
Two days in a monastery is a gift, but so is realizing that you belong somewhere else.
Year in Review for thoughtful Christians: Part 2 (July – December)
If you consider yourself a thoughtful Christian, then this is the Year in Review for you.
Year in Review for thoughtful Christians: Part 1 (January – June)
If you consider yourself a thoughtful Christian, then this is the Year in Review for you.