Human beings are meaning-making creatures. In order to create meaning, we tell stories. Before the advent of handheld electronic devices, one of may favorite activities was "people watching." I ... Continue Reading→
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The Big Three
We all know that human beings cannot live without food, water or shelter - but are those the only needs we have? When we consider the current debate around guns and gun ownership in America, I think ... Continue Reading→
But . . . And
I don't make New Year's Resolutions. As appealing as the prospect of losing a few pounds, flossing daily, or finally catching up on my scrapbooking might be, I find my typical New Year's resolutions ... Continue Reading→
It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over
When I was a kid, it seemed like Christmas Day would never come. I remember the excitement every morning of opening a new window on my paper Advent calendar. I would crease back the paper flap to ... Continue Reading→
A Man Like Joseph
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her ... Continue Reading→
Sorrow and Joy
I stood in a place of sorrow and joy. My spouse and I were in Columbia, South Carolina, standing in the cemetery of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on a Saturday morning. We were visiting our son, ... Continue Reading→
The Costs of White Supremacy
White supremacy culture is the idea (ideology) that white people and the ideas, thoughts, beliefs, and actions of white people are superior to People of Color and their ideas, thoughts, beliefs and ... Continue Reading→
Does Everyone Count?
Today, I woke up to this headline, “26 killed after gunman opens fire inside church.” My friends, here we are speechless again in the wake of another horrific act of violence. Once again, we add ... Continue Reading→
What Does It Mean?
I have been searching for resources to guide conversations about race. My search reminded me of the "Vital Conversations" videos published by the General Commission on Religion and Race of the United ... Continue Reading→
Understanding Implicit Bias
Can we really be 100% objective? Those who study implicit bias argue that we cannot. For example, a recent study suggests that hurricanes with female names are deadlier than hurricanes with male ... Continue Reading→
