Unpretty: TLC, Natural Hair, and God
A few months ago, I carpooled with a friend after work, and the song “Unpretty”…
Sex, Hook-Ups, and God
The first question in the Westminster Larger Catechism is what is the chief end…
Classism, Racism, and the Sin of Partiality
Even though many Christians recognize racism as a sin, we do not name the exact…
Family Worship for the Stability of Minority Christian Families
There is no shortage of materials written about the disintegration of the black…
The Omni-Directional Blessing of Bible Reading
I can easily name the most important lesson I ever learned about being a…
Palm Sunday: Repurposing Power
My wife is a designer. It’s glorious. She is. There are times I’ll nearly get…
Dirty Old Men and the Scars They Leave Behind
I can still smell his smoke-filled, alcohol-infused breath. I can feel the…
Why I Don't Push Reformed Theology
The title may seem strange for a site that speaks from a Reformed perspective.…
Intimately Unmarried
A couple months ago, I wrote a post regarding community and intimacy, about how…
Esther, Ethnic-Betrayal, and African-Americans
Throughout African-American history, there have been some African-Americans who…
Using Scripture to Fight Battles
My family and I recently attended the dinner and prayer night at our local…
When Preference Becomes Sin
We are living in a time when black pride is once again at the forefront of our…
Friends. How Many Of Us Have Them? (Part 1)
In the mid-80’s a hip hop group called Whodini had a hit song called Friends,…
Reflections From A Grieving Soul
As I reluctantly climb onto the stair-master for a brutal twenty minutes of…
Joe Thinks You Should "Never Read a Bible Verse"
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When God "Gives You A Word"
The other day, I picked up a little book that has the markings of being the…
A Conflict of Christian Visions: Gen. 1-2 vs. Gen. 3 Christianity
There are two prominent schools of thought within conservative Protestant…
How to Put Sunday's Sermon in Action
by Reddit AndrewsGod’s gospel is a sacred trust. We do not stand, like Paul,…