Being Baptist in a Democracy

Being Baptist in a Democracy

The summer of 2024 felt like a season on a precipice. I hesitate to call it “unprecedented” or “unique,” because so much of the last decade has been described that way. But, it really did feel like there was a massive fork in the road ahead and we were getting closer...
Why I’m Stopping to Grieve on March 13

Why I’m Stopping to Grieve on March 13

March has become a difficult month for me – and, I imagine, for us all. As the calendar turns over, I begin to obsessively remember each news alert and developing story as the world changed in 2020. I remember the day that I went to the grocery store late at night to...
Emerging Voices | Harsh Words Reap Consequences

Emerging Voices | Harsh Words Reap Consequences

The U.S. has had a new president for just over 100 days. We have heard the new priorities and have grown accustomed to the new rhythms and cycles of news. Instinctively, we remember the events of the past four years, and even the terms before that, and do the work of...