Pastoral Prayer: Lord God Almighty, you have given us good things. James reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from you, the Father of Lights, in whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. But, it is often that we take the good that you give … Continue reading
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The NFL team from Washington D.C. continues to face the pressure to choose a different mascot. Phil Simms made a personal and public statement when he refused to refer to the Washington team by their traditional referent. But, many with that same sensibility will enjoy a day off … Continue reading
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One day modern Christianity, especially its conservative forms, will take the humanity of Jesus seriously. Until then we will miss the various ways we miss the mission of God into the world.
A mashup of articles set me to thinking along this trajectory. First, this KPBS article, Sex Trafficking … Continue reading
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Black. Southern Baptist. Pastor. Alone these words seem simple descriptions. Tied together – Black Southern Baptist Pastor – the same words produce irony. We would only need a good Southern Baptist historian, maybe Bart Barber, to help us learn the historical scandal of such a description. They do … Continue reading
Slavery By Any Other Name – Tragic
Over at MartyDuren.com, Marty is offering a four part series based on his interview with Pulitzer Prize winning Douglas Blackmon. He begins,
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