5 Signs That You Need to #LeaveLOUD
Black Christians often enter predominantly white or multiethnic churches…
Candy-coated Poison: Rejecting Spoon-fed Religion
You learn a lot by feeding a child. They are creatures of habit with sensitive…
God of Sorrows: A Lenten Prayer
God of Sorrows,We cry holy for a God who is moved to tears when met with…
God of the Desert: A Lenten Prayer
God of the Desert,We are grateful that You are a God who does not lead us…
Yet I Still Hope: A Lenten Reflection
I have been a Christian for most of my 35 years, but 2020 was the first time…
God of the Dust: An Ash Wednesday Prayer
God of the Dust, We praise you for being a Maker who is capable of…
Faith & Work: Corporate Discipleship for the “Onlys”
You accept the job to work for an organization. As you began to get settled in,…
I Thirst: An Open Letter to Black Americans
“I can’t breathe...I can’t breathe”Those were his last words and the world saw…
I Too Am Tired: Race Convos in 2020
It is a weary thing, this racial conciliation monster. If you do not take care,…
Are We Really Making Progress?
Recently, the Barna Research Group released a study about “How the summer of…
PTSD & Black Lives Matter (4 Years Later)
Four years ago, before RAAN became The Witness, before the Cubs won the World…
Raising Black Children in a Racist Society
Racism is a major burden that weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of many…
Why Lecrae's "Restoration" Should Still Be On Repeat
What a journey Lecrae has been on!Lecrae’s debut studio album "Real Talk" was…
PTM: Leaving the SBC with Pastor John Onwuchekwa
On July 3, 2020, Pastor John Onwuchekwa surprised many by telling his followers…
Gospel-Salted Speech in A Sin-Salty Age
Speech is powerful. I still remember when my beautiful baby boy uttered the…
Black Joy and Co-Crucifixion with Christ
“Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud” (1969) was an anthem of Black joy as we…