Sparks, Marriage, and Christ
“The spark is still there.” This is what my wife said to me as we observed my…
4 Tips For Healthy Christian Dating
This article was first published on John C. Richards’ personal blog. You can…
Women in Church History: Octavia Albert 'Bleeds Bible'
I’m the mother of two pink loving girls--gifts I wouldn’t trade for the world.…
Why Racism Might Defeat American Evangelicalism: Part 2
In a recent post, I introduced a series titled “Why Racism Might Defeat…
Book Review: Christianity, Social Justice, & Japanese American Incarceration During World War 2
Anne Blankenship, assistant professor of religious studies at North Dakota…
Red and Blue & Black and White: Untangling Race, Religion and Politics in America
They say you should never talk about race, religion, or politics in polite…
Why Racism Might Defeat American Evangelicalism: Part 1
Divided By Faith (2001), the famous book written by Emerson and Smith,…
Lessons from Jackson, Mississippi
When my husband took a job in Mississippi, I didn’t know if I could do it. We…
We Persevere - Ancestors on Mission: Phillis Wheatley
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Evangelicalism and White-Centered Discipleship Part 1
White-centeredness highlights the actions of the majority culture as normal,…
Racism and Elitism in Higher Education
In order to do this [listen to the voices of the marginalized], there must be a…
Black Life, White Affluence, and Double Consciousness
During moments of racial tension, we rightly seek to address the underlying…
Sex is not Sexual Intimacy
Sexual intimacy is only a form of intimacy, and in order to define it, we must…
The Bad Optics of White Male Domination in the US Senate
Another controversy has erupted in the US government regarding gender, race,…
On Black History: From Platitudes to Participation
My wife and I recently watched the movie, Hidden Figures. We thoroughly enjoyed…
"Alternative Facts" in a Racialized Society
President Trump suggests his presidential inauguration was attended by and…
Pass The Mic: Reflections On President Obama’s Legacy
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadJemar and Tyler look back at the past 8…
The Lonely Path of Racial Reconciliation For Minorities
Racial reconciliation can be a lonely path for the black and brown (and…
Hidden Figures Revealed: Movie Review
As a black woman, I was deeply moved by Hidden Figures. I am not usually one…