Help Wanted: Black Friend

The great modern-day theologian–Steven Colbert of the popular Comedy Central show “The Colbert Report”–recently began accepting applications for the position of his very own “black friend.” Recognizing the importance of political...

Words Aren’t Enough for New Baptist Covenant

Earlier this year, I posted about my excitement about the New Baptist Covenant. And I encourage as many people as possible to attend next January’s celebration. But I am not in a celebratory mood. Across the nation, an ugliness is emerging that I hoped was long...

‘Amazing Grace’

“Amazing Grace” finally arrives on DVD today, nine months after its theatrical release. Directed by legendary British filmmaker Michael Apted, “Amazing Grace” depicts William Wilberforce’s efforts in the late 18th century to sway...