I believe that the Bible is the unadulterated Word of God. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, it carries the power to instruct us in the way that we should go, rebuke us when we have fallen short of the glory of God, and teach us every other thing in between. A book of such significance …
The Paradoxical Nature of Justice Seeking
A few months after my husband and I got married in 2009, we went to Milwaukee to visit my family over the Christmas season. As much as I wanted to get out and do a few things around the city, it snowed a lot that year. Coupled with my pregnancy and all types of sickness …
The Crazy Lady Strikes Again
Over the years, I have tirelessly lamented over the state of the Church and our inability to see the connection between our faith and our actions, especially concerning issues of injustice. And perhaps, some, and maybe even you, have grown tired of my rants - believing that I am way off my rocker, somewhere over …
Redefining Freedom in 21st Century America
We often count ourselves privileged, even blessed, to live in a nation where we have access to so many freedoms and rights. In comparison to other nations around the globe, we have the ability to pursue life, love, happiness and a host of other things that people in other countries wish they could enjoy. But …
Thoughts on Ubuntu: Are We Really All Connected?
A few years ago, I read 'No Future Without Forgiveness' by Desmond Tutu which talks about the process of reconciliation and healing after apartheid in South Africa. As I read it, I became immediately fascinated by this concept of ubuntu which seems to be a pivotal component in South Africa's road to recovery. Here is …
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Victimhood: Are You a Card Carrying Member?
I recently wrote about the relationship between the oppressed and the perpetrators, sharing that those who have been oppressed have to be willing to surrender their notions of being a victim in order for true reconciliation and healing to be achieved. But why in the world would people who have experienced such injustice want to do that? …
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Ebony Johanna 