by Mitch Randall | Jul 13, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
You may not believe me after reading my latest columns, but there was a day when I was a flaming fundamentalist. Enrolled in Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1993, I arrived on campus between the theological and ideological mindsets...
by Starlette Thomas | Aug 15, 2022 | Opinion, The Raceless Gospel Initiative
“I need you to help me.” A European American woman said this to me while I was facilitating a dialogue on race and baptismal identity. It completely changed the conversation for me. Because conversations about race and its progeny are communal and deeply personal —...
by Chris Richardson | Feb 22, 2022 | Opinion
Like so many other parents with elementary-aged kids, I have recently learned that we don’t talk about Bruno, no no, no. I haven’t even seen the movie, but I think I know the song just the same. And, like so many others my age, I also grew up with lists of questions...
by Starlette Thomas | Sep 7, 2021 | Opinion, The Raceless Gospel Initiative
“I trust Jesus to handle the church. I’m not sure I trust the church to handle Jesus.” The author is unknown but the sentiment is shared by many. Christians have to get Jesus’ story straight if we are to ever get on the same page. We share in common a sacred text, but...
by Alyssa Aldape | Jul 9, 2021 | Opinion
A friend shared his picture on Facebook. He had shaggy hair with sad eyes. I fell in love immediately. “This little guy needs a home!” The caption read. “Anyone interested? He is a sweet, sweet boy and very friendly.” After a back and forth in the comments section, I,...
