Yes, Protest. But Worship First.
The Christian doctrine of God has never been about pondering abstractions. God has always revealed himself in the midst of the world we inhabit.
‘Adolescence’ and the Surprising Difficulty of Hugging a Teen Son
My relationship with my teenage son is different and, I think, quite warm. Still, I know that struggle.
It’s Time for a Boycott
Church-led campaigns against businesses for retreating from D.E.I. promises are a form of pastoral ministry for those who feel ignored or forgotten.
On Donald Trump and the Inscrutability of God
How I’m praying for the new president
This Day Calls for Martin Luther King’s Vision
On Monday we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day and inaugurating Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
What ‘Silent Night’ Misunderstands About Christmas
Depictions of a quiet, peaceful manger scene miss the point.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Deserve Better
Gendered and racial narratives that have long stalked the interactions between white and Black women have come to dominate the talk about these two W.N.B.A. players.
On Turning Black
Pitting the interests of minority groups against one another seems to be part of Trump’s re-election strategy.
The Meaning of Prayer at a Political Convention
Prayers at events such as the Republican National Convention can take on the feel of a religious veneer for certain policies.
Loving America Means Expecting More From It
On the other side of honesty is the possibility of change.
