by Starlette Thomas | Dec 1, 2025 | Opinion
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king!” Except Herod thinks he is a king and not the president of the United States. Worse still, there are people who identify as Christians yet stand behind him. They believe he represents their interests,...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 26, 2025 | Opinion
A new four-episode Advent podcast series will examine the testimonies of the men in and around the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Hear ye, hear ye from Jesus, John the Baptizer, the Pharisees, Sadducees and Joseph, her soon-to-be husband. Why are we talking about...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 24, 2025 | Opinion
We’ve heard it said, “It costs to be the boss.” Unfortunately, this phrase has been confused with “the cost of discipleship.” It might also be part of the reason for the political ascension of Donald Trump and the rise of white Christian nationalism, helped in large...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 21, 2025 | News
Recently, three key leaders representing the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) issued a statement in response to current and ongoing immigration enforcement in American cities, specifically Chicago. For the first time in history,...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 17, 2025 | Opinion
“American Sublime is a salve. It’s a call to remember our shared humanity and an insistence on being seen,” Amy Sherald said of the exhibition that feels like a family reunion around each corner. It is indeed a sight for sore eyes, tired of seeing the same racialized...
