My Parents are White, but I'm Not
“So what are you?” a new acquaintance asks me. “If you don’t mind me asking…”…
The Biggest Risk Facing Young, Reformed Black Men
The biggest risk facing young, Reformed Black men is being thrust into ministry…
Black, White, and Peach All Over
My son identifies himself as peach, the crayon color. His grandmother, my…
The Redemptive Story of Jordan and Jessica
A few weeks ago, a new friend, Justin Fosu-Jones, introduced me to the story of…
Chestnut Girl: Reflections on Being a 'Dark Girl'
Several years ago, a friend of mine asked me for my opinion on a fiction…
When Hair Becomes a Heart Issue
I named my hair Wild Mike.And that's what we call him, whether he's been…
On Loving Well Before Love Comes
Learn to love whether marriage is in view or not. "Look, I can testify about…
When Father's Day Hurts
What do you do when Father’s day hurts? What happens when our view of God is…
Why War Stories Inspire Womanhood
[I approach speaking of war imagery with sobriety, knowing that many people…
The Dividing Wall of Hostility
Double Consciousness“There’s a way you act at home and a way you act at…
From An Orphan to Adoption into God's Family
By the age of 12, I had lost my mother and father to the AIDS virus in Uganda.…
Motherhood, Untimely Born
by Karen Ellis, Regular ContributorA curious command and promise opens Isaiah…
Excerpts from Manhood Restored: What Killed Manhood? Part 1
Recently, Pastor Eric Mason released his new book entitled Manhood Restored:…