by Starlette Thomas | May 27, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
Good grief! Some Christians believe and behave as if talking about grief somehow takes away from God’s glory, God’s goodness, God’s perfect record. We are asked to participate in a relationship with the God who only wants to see us when we’re happy. Smiling faces in...
by Starlette Thomas | Apr 2, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
“Christ is risen; he is risen indeed.” Now, what? We return to our homes and to business as usual. Jesus said, “It is finished.” So, what is left for his disciples to do? Hands in pockets, we meander and kick rocks. With the stone removed from Jesus’ grave, the...
by Jarrod Hubbard | Feb 29, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
Things Happen. Those words don’t originate with me but from Dr. Renita Weems, a beloved womanist theologian and scholar. She used them during a sermon called “Unfinished Business.” In this sermon, she said she had to come face to face with how her theology wounded...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 20, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
It’s considered rude to not say, “Thank you.” The expression of gratitude is treated as a rule, used to measure if “your mama taught you better.” If you don’t express gratitude, then you are considered unworthy of any future gift-giving. Because at least you can say,...
by Starlette Thomas | Oct 23, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
For or against, war calls us to take sides, which leaves the pacifist in a difficult position. While there are causes for which I would give my life, there are none worth killing people over. As a peace-worker, I would put my body on the line to ensure that the war...
