How can one be truly free if she or he is not free to worship in spirit and in truth?…
Honor the Real King
The idealized version of Dr. King buries the injustices that he fought against, most of which remain today.…
Of Sh*tholes and Section 8: A Response to Rod Dreher
In the current state of public discourse offensive statements have become commonplace. I tend to ignore most of those comments, but occasionally some of them deserve a response. After reading Rod Dreh…
Mercy and Justice: Jesus Our Perfect Advocate
All human life, including women’s, have value. It’s written plainly in Genesis 1:27 and practiced beautifully in John 4.…
I Too Am Tired: Race Convos in 2017
Remember to retreat and care for yourself more than you battle and defend yourself.…
The NBA, NFL, and Policing Protest
Taking a knee is a patriotic act done to speak up for equality, diversity, and inclusion — particularly the equality, acceptance, and inclusion of racial minorities.…
Where Are All the Black Evangelicals: The Rise of Woke Evangelicalism
The water fountains and signs may have been taken down, but our country’s sordid past still required addressing systemic issues that disproportionately impacted Black communities.…
Singin’ Us to Glory: The Life and Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
Celebrated for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, her greatest contribution is the model she gave on the Christian life.…
Three Reflections From the Take A Knee Saga
Forced patriotism has no place in a free society and is more in keeping with authoritarian power.…
The Charlottesville Declaration: An Appeal to the Church in America
For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 1 Peter 4:17 In Charlottesville, VA, the v…
The Orphans of Broken Justice
30-year-old Charleena Lyles had 3 children (ages 11, 4, and 1), and was pregnant with her fourth, who watched and listened as their mother was gunned down. They heard the pleading, promises, screams a…
Reflections on the Anniversary of the Murder of the Emanuel Nine
June 17 marks the anniversary of the murder of the Emanuel Nine. A white supremacist sat through a Bible study at the historic Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina and then he started firi…
Bryan Stevenson Talks Confederate Monuments, Justice, and Repentance
Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, recently spoke on The Ezra Klein Show and shared his thoughts about Confederate monuments, justice and repentance. Stevenson knows what heR…
The Charlottesville Protest: Frustrations, Fear, and Exposing Racism
Charlottesville is an hour away from me. I’ve visited several times, attended a few college basketball and football games, and even preached in a few churches in the area. So when I saw the rece…
Trayvon Martin’s Death and a Resurgent Civil Rights Movement in America
February 26, 2012 marked a resurgence of the civil rights movement in America. On that day five years ago, Martin, a 17-year old African American was walking back from a convenience store in Sanford, …
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Rejected Protestant Liberalism
One of the reasons many evangelicals struggle to understand systemic racism and injustice is that we often limit sin to individual acts and attitudes, and we fail to see that the social, political, an…
Pass The Mic: MLK’s Legacy with Dr. Mika Edmondson
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jemar and Tyler are joined by Pastor for New City Fellowship OPC – Grand Rapids MI, Dr. Mika Edmondson to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Her…
Pass The Mic: Education And The Expectations Project
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jemar and Tyler are joined by Dr. Nicole Baker Fulgham, Founder & President of The Expectations Project, as well as Zakiya Jackson, Director of Partnership …
Injustice and the Death Sentence
The Death Penalty is a constant source of political and Christian debate. Like many conservative evangelicals, I upheld the death penalty and even admired those states that instituted more streamlined…
Policing, Protesting, and Patriotism: Navigating Kaepernick, Crutcher, and Charlotte
While his play on the field has suffered considerably over the past two seasons, causing him to lose his starting position, Colin Kaepernick, the once revered quarterback, famous for his flamboyant to…