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You’re Already Black Enough 

Two years ago, I went on a prilgramage through Israel. I walked on land I’ve read about all my life. I stood in places that I had only imagined. I was baptized in the Jordan, took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee while listening to “How Great Is Our God” and I swamContinue reading “You’re Already Black Enough “

It’s rude to YOU, not to them, because it’s normal there.

Different cultures do and accept different things. Seems obvious, right? But for most people it isn’t. During my freshman year of college, I was conversing with two friends about a proposal that was on the table at my school. A group of students wanted to make all the restrooms unisex so that transgendered students wouldn’tContinue reading “It’s rude to YOU, not to them, because it’s normal there.”

“From Sea To Shining Sea”

Today’s post is nothing deep. I’m just sharing with you the beauty that our Creator made. You’re looking at mountains that haven’t been covered in snow in 30 years. You’re looking at the city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. You’re looking at the Sea of Galilee, the place Jesus stepped out onContinue reading ““From Sea To Shining Sea””

Home Is Where the Heart [of God] Is

Last year my life changed a lot. The city I live in, the job I do, the people I live with, the church I attend, the work I do at church… All different now. All the changes happened pretty close to the same time. That season of so much transition left me feeling lost andContinue reading “Home Is Where the Heart [of God] Is”

The God Who Answers By Fire

About a month ago, the worship teams of both my churches learned a song by Eddie James to sing at a conference. The title of the song is “I’m Sending the Fire”. It’s based on the scripture in 1 Kings 18 where Elijah got fed up with all the idol worship. He said, “Then callContinue reading “The God Who Answers By Fire”