It’s Time to Remove Confederate Statues
Who knew Civil War statues would become the focal point of American debate in 2017? As important as these conversations may be, it’s a bit painful to watch Read More …
Category: Race Issues
What About Racism Against White People?
“White people deserve to die,” declared Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan at a recent event. I lived just 18 blocks from his national offices on the South Side of Read More …
This is What Dishonoring Government Looks Like
I shouldn’t have clicked on the comments. Past experience, common sense and the depravity of humanity gave me every reason to believe this particular Facebook comment stream would be a Read More …
Be Like the Presbyterians: Repent of Racism
I couldn’t believe it happened in my house. While I was there. Being new in town, my wife and I worked hard to help our kids cultivate friendships. So when Read More …
Jesus, Bonhoeffer and Black History Month
Dietrich Bonhoeffer went to America looking for Jesus, and he found Him in Harlem. Christians around the world know Bonhoeffer for his courageous stand against the Nazis during World War II. Read More …
The Idol You Don’t Know You’re Worshiping
What’s your secret sin? Everybody has one. It’s that part of your life where depravity seems to have the strongest grip. Most don’t fight the kind of sin that’s evident Read More …
Ferguson: Think Biblically (A Panel Discussion)
It’s time for Christians to have productive conversations about racism. Recent grand jury decisions in Ferguson and New York City exposed the open wound of racism in our society. Unfortunately, Read More …
Don’t Be Color Blind
Under normal circumstances, you wouldn’t expect this to happen when 1,500 people gather for worship. It shouldn’t be dangerous. But on this particular night, the service ended with the congregation Read More …
You Might Be Wrong About Ferguson, and Racism
Does that title make you uncomfortable? Good. Human nature leads us to people we trust for information. We all tend to create a small circle filled with experts that share Read More …
Bloggers, Keep Writing
“I wish all of those bloggers would stop writing about Ferguson and actually start doing something to make a difference.” I’ve heard complaints about bloggers before. But this one made Read More …