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So, You Want to Be an Ally?
As a pastor and nonprofit leader in St. Louis, I speak regularly on racial reconciliation from a Christian worldview. When people outside of the Black community learn about the racial disparities regarding quality of life and the caste system of American history, it often breaks their hearts. The weightiness of these realizations stirs a desire…
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3 Tips for a Successful Black History Month!
Most of us know that February is Black History Month. What began as a weeklong celebration by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 has become a federally recognized holiday. Black History Month is great opportunity to practice reconciliation through learning and collaboration. Below are 3 tips to make your Black History Month celebration meaningful, transformative, and…
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Prayerful Planning for the Year
It’s the time of year where most of us are evaluating goals and making plans for the upcoming year. Some people look down on New Year’s resolutions, but I say that setting annual goals is a good thing. I believe the Lord gives us months, seasons, and years so that we can look back on…
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The Root of Peace
On the night that Jesus was born, angels appeared to a group of shepherds. They announced: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 ESV World peace has been dreamed about for as long as people have existed. Yet, wherever you have people, you have conflict, chaos, and…
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Know Your “Why” for Diversity
Unity and partnerships across ethnic and racial lines should be the mark of every church.
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Are You Woke?
There’s a lot of talk right now about being “woke.” Almost to the point that the idea of being woke has lost its meaning. Some groups have used it to supercharge feelings and stir up political ideologies. Others out of fear or misunderstanding have denounced the word altogether. This polarization has spilled over into Christian…
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Affirmative Action
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to discontinue Affirmative Action in college admissions. This means that race cannot be a factor in the admissions processes of higher education institutions. The efficacy of Affirmative Action has been debated for decades. Some don’t see the need for race to be a factor in the education or professional…
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The Way?
If you’ve watched The Mandalorian then you are familiar with the phrase, “this is the way.” The main character and his group uses the phrase to signify a certain code and system for life. It is to be upheld at all costs and never to be broken. Once someone signs up, they must adhere to…
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The Power of Unity
This spring I’ve had the blessing of speaking to many different groups about the gospel and racial reconciliation. Pictures from 2 experiences are below: We spent ample time in John chapter 17. Here Jesus prays to the Father on behalf of His followers. Shortly before being arrested and crucified, Jesus spoke these words. As time…
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