On Sunday, I had the awesome opportunity to preach at the church where I am currently interning - Church of All Nations. The sermon exposes the sexist racism of Abraham and his servant in Genesis 24, a framework which has normalized exclusion in the body of Christ. It challenges us to imagine (and advocate for) …
Continue reading Everybody In: Race, Gender and Inclusion in the Body of Christ
There is a great risk that comes with countering oppression. People who have long been in power or who have long possessed great wealth at the expense of others, won’t let go of these things easily. Pharaoh and the Egyptians, as portrayed in the early chapters of Exodus, resisted in letting the people of Israel …
Continue reading The Risk that Comes with Challenging Oppression
The world at times can be a little overwhelming. Hearing about the further marginalization of communities of color through redlining and disinvestment or reading about the 74th gun shooting on a school property since Sandy Hook can be enough to make you scream. And for people like me who are gifted with extra sensitivity and …
Continue reading He Is Still Holy: Reflections on Justice in the Midst of Evil
About two months ago, World Vision’s CEO Richard Stearns issued a statement saying that it would permit its employees to enter into legally same sex marriages. As soon as he made the announcement, Christians around the U.S. responded with negative feedback. The denomination that I am a part of, issued their own statement and called …
Continue reading The Christian Community: Collective Power Among Us
Last month, I released my second book - Embracing a Holistic Faith: Essays on Biblical Justice. This book was a long time coming, and reflects my growing understanding of the intersection of faith and justice over the last several years. It includes popular essays from this blog like Returning to the Hood, Make Disciples of …
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