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…
Why I Left the Black Church 18 Years Ago & Why Returning Was Imperative
Two years ago, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo declared 2019 the “Year of…
What Did God Really Say? Reflections on Candice Benbow & Dr. Howard John Wesley — Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 here!Paul vs Jesus?Another case Benbow makes is that…
Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau’s Death and Misogyny in the Black Community
“Almost everything that’s ever gone wrong in my life I can trace back to a…
What Did God Really Say? Reflections on Candice Benbow & Dr. Howard John Wesley — Part 2
Read Part 1 here! Experience vs. ExegesisBoth Candice Benbow and Dr.…