“You have to treat them like shit.” * “We've learned that quiet isn't always peace And the norms and notions of what just is Isn't always just-ice.” ** “Laziness is a trait of blacks. It really is. I believe that.” “We the successors of a … [Read more]
MLK Day 2021
I wrote (and spoke) this several years ago, but thought it might be worth revisiting today. Last night I was privileged to attend the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet hosted by Antioch Baptist Church. At the end of the evening I was asked to … [Read more]
Healing
After the mob stormed, and then rampaged through the Capital last week, the word for today seems to be healing. Biden started it. Organizing his campaign around the need and his ability to “heal the divisions” which have festered in our country … [Read more]
I Can Do It Myself
Any of us who have children or who have been around children know that determined and sometimes indignant response. I can do it myself. Whether that is tie her or his own shoe. Or walk along the wall with a hand to hold onto. Or drive alone to a … [Read more]
Mary
This morning’s sermon was about Mary. About God choosing Mary. And Mary saying yes to God. If one of the purposes of sermons is to make you stop and think, this morning’s sermon did just that, but maybe not in the way intended. I stopped … [Read more]
Joy
The word joy gets more air time than usual this time of year. On Christmas greetings sent back and forth. Joy to the World sung by congregations and choirs. With Advent candles lit in churches and in homes. Whenever I hear or read the word joy I … [Read more]
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