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To Whom Should Christians Pledge Allegiance?
The continuing drama circling Goshen College right now has sparked an internal discussion within me. Goshen College, the private Mennonite school, recently reversed its 114 year history of not singing or playing the National Anthem before sporting events. Paying homage to its Christian roots of nonviolence and pacifism, the Mennonite school viewed... »
New Year, Same Struggle: Starting 2010 in Solidarity with Palestinians
Technically, I started the year in corporate worship and fellowship at my church. For those not familiar with the Black Church experience, we observe what we call Watch Night Service on New Year’s Eve every year. It’s a night for us to reflect on the past year’s journey and look forward to... »
The Spirit of SMEAC Lives On
I read an article yesterday in The Baltimore Sun entitled, “Activist walks away from Baltimore’s Middle East.” The article almost reads like a depressing obituary for Save Middle East Action Coalition (SMEAC). This excerpt, written by one of SMEAC’s former Executive Directors, gives some perspective on this remarkable organization: Save Middle East Action... »
Baltimore Urbanite Magazine requested a submission from me…
for their upcoming edition entitled “Separate Lives: Why Baltimoreans Don’t Mix, and What We Can Do About It.” They are partnering with Open Society Institute (OSI) on this being as though OSI has spent about half this year rolling out their Talking About Race Series. I was only allowed to submit 300... »
I’ve Found Another Sanctuary: Jonah House (Baltimore, MD)
Since becoming a pastor, I’ve realized the value in finding my own sanctuary – a place where I can be refreshed, revived, and held accountable to my own journey in following Jesus. Thankfully, The Most High has guided me to not just one sanctuary, but to many. (and I have a sense... »
The People Speak by Howard Zinn
Don’t miss this folks. An impassioned dramatic presentation featuring the voices of those that mainstream society has attempted to silence, purposely mis-interpret, or completely ignore. Narrated by Howard Zinn, and based on his best selling books A People’s History of the United States and Voices of a People’s History, The People Speak... »
I’m 7 days away from burying Black Friday
Ok, so I don’t do Black Friday anyway. I hate malls, shopping traffic, and spending money on stuff I don’t really need. But this year, I’m burying Black Friday for more principled reasons. As I shared earlier this week, I’m allowing God to liberate me from my cultural addiction to... »
Christmas is around the corner so you know what that means: Let’s celebrate JESUS by plunging deeper in DEBT!
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Two weeks ago for our church’s Bible Study which we call Transformation Tuesdays, I began a class centered around a movement called Advent Conspiracy. The effort in a nutshell is to encourage Believers during the Season of Advent to Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. It’s a message... »
Dear Donna Edwards: History will vindicate your vote
Photo Credit: The New Liberator.Com Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD) was the only Maryland Congressional Representative to vote against the AIPAC-produced House Resolution (H.Res 867) which called on the “President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the “Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza... »
Walking in the rhythm of The “off beat” Spirit
Photo Credit: University of Delaware This past Sunday, I experienced a tremendous day of worship. While still in a season of rest (in a sense) from the congregation that I’m privileged to serve; I decided to worship elsewhere. I got up early Sunday, got dressed, and revisited a list of places... »
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