Rise Up and Move Forward: Making Our Ill Nation Well

Rise Up and Move Forward: Making Our Ill Nation Well

Do you want to be well? Jesus’ question to a man with a lifelong disability (see John 5) came to mind as I reflected on the 2018 U.S. midterm elections. When Jesus asked him if he wanted to be well, you can almost picture the man’s eye roll as he kindly explained that...
Last Week in America, Our Worst Demons Emerge

Last Week in America, Our Worst Demons Emerge

Last week in America, our worst demons emerged from the shadows. On three occasions, America’s worst tendencies were on full display, demonstrating a country suffering from the ongoing consequences of racial bigotry, the widening divide of political polarization and...
Upon Removing the Hood of Racism: A Surprise

Upon Removing the Hood of Racism: A Surprise

The hood of blatant racism has been removed in recent years, as white supremacists marched through the street of Charlottesville, Virginia, and currently espouse their views on national television. While blatant racism has always been visible throughout history,...