Living through a Seismic Cultural Shift
Once in a while, I find myself stepping back and reflecting here on the very big picture and the very long view. I did that after the 2016 presidential election, and again when I made a commitment to racial equity work. The long-term, big-picture perspective can be...
Working for Change in Our World: Equality and Equity
I’ve been thinking a lot about how much of a difference it will make to have a new presidential administration in America for the next four years. The hard work is not over because a new administration is in place. Rather, the process of building a new world is just...
Finding Respect for All Our Human Family
As I sit to write this post, so much is still unfolding in regard to the rally-turned-insurrection that took place in America’s capitol building last week. It feels premature to write about it, and irresponsible not to address it in some fashion. So, here are my...
Telling New Stories in the New Year
Happy New Year! On New Year’s Eve, I listened to a couple of different video events marking the occasion. The first included a reflection from Union Seminary President Serene Jones. She spoke in part about the many months of social upheaval across America, and the...
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