Inspiration

As we continue to honor Black History Month, I’d like to share five reading recommendations for you this month. These literary texts reflect a variety of classical and contemporary voices on history, economy, and biblical/theological studies. 1.     Thavolia Glymph, Out of the House of Bondage 2.     Toni … [Read more...] about It’s OK to Learn

In a 2015 essay entitled, “Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month,” Lonnie Bunch, then Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and now 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, noted that “reemphasizing Black History month continues to serve us well.” In his words, … [Read more...] about A Call to Remember

"Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity." These are the words of Maya Angelou who, earlier this week, became the first Black woman to appear on the US quarter when the U.S. Mint introduced a new quarter featuring the legendary poet and civil rights activist. Her design is the first in the “American Women Quarters Program,” a … [Read more...] about Ascend the Mountain

The tradition of the New Year countdown has not felt the same as in previous years. At least for me.  I’m sure others feel the same, but maybe not. Depending what we mean by “new” is critical to how we perceive our situations, outcomes, relationships, and even our ethical formation. When we countdown to the “new,” what exactly are we implying? A few days ago, I ordered … [Read more...] about The Moment, Act and Opportunity of the New

This is the second December in a row, Anisha and I have been unpacking our home items from our moving boxes. Settling in takes time. In the midst of opening and breaking down boxes, there are always random items we find that make us ask ourselves, multiple times, why and how they made it into one of the boxes. There are, however, moments where we find rarities like a framed … [Read more...] about A Proper Priority