I love this image because one of the Internet’s favorite ways of insulting people is through some version of “You live in a bubble.” The obvious insinuation is, Your world is small; therefore your thoughts and ideas are small (unlike… Read More ›
Culture/Social issues
#NotMyMessiah
Since the election, I’ve seen widespread use of the hashtag #NotMyPresident. While I understand the sentiment, I think #NotMyMessiah is a more appropriate hashtag for Christians. Here’s why. Because of our deeply polarized two-party system, #NotMyPresident inevitably carries partisan overtones and invites… Read More ›
Recovering from the Long Hangover of Racial Segregation: Observations from MLK Day
Yesterday morning, I visited the King Center with my mother-in-law and my daughter. Every building on the grounds was packed, as were the sidewalks in-between buildings. It didn’t take long to notice, however, that although there was a sprinkling of… Read More ›
Reimagining Racial Bridge Building in the Age of Social Media
The late Neil Postman wrote, “The clearest way to see through a culture is to attend to its tools for conversation.” And today, our primary tools for conversation are smartphones, computer screens, and various social media platforms. As I scroll… Read More ›
Escaping the Fake News Machinery
I saw this tweet this morning and thought, “This is why citing articles to prove a point has little effect on anyone who’s not already convinced of the point we’re trying to make.” I scan through my social media feeds… Read More ›
When Freedom and Oppression of Ethnic Minorities Are Matters of Political Expediency (and how unity in the church can serve as a faithful witness against it)
There’s a strong connection between the end of post-Civil War American slavery and the internment of Japanese Americans – both of which happened in 1942. And that connection has significant bearing on life in America today. We need to go… Read More ›
Church As a Community of Enemies
Community is a word we throw around in church circles – a buzz word that conjures up images of people talking and laughing together over a meal. In the 25 years I’ve been a follower of Jesus, however, I have… Read More ›
