Fear and dread are a ruthless duo. They take no prisoners. They respect no boundaries. They eat faith, hope, and love for lunch. They make us forget who we are, and more importantly, who God is. I remember what it… Read More ›
Culture/Social issues
Unpacking Operation Christmas Child
“Pack shoeboxes, change lives.” That was the take-home message at the end of last year’s promotional video for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) – a message promising high impact with a small investment. The promise is appealing. I’ve packed a few… Read More ›
My Daughter, My Beloved
The following poem is dedicated to the girl at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina who was recently placed in foster care and then experienced a brutal assault at school by a police officer. My Daughter, My Beloved… Read More ›
A Lament for Mother Emanuel
I have heard the voices of The voices of my sisters, And I have heard the voices of The voices of my brothers, Echoing loudly in the canyons of time, Crying for freedom in rhythm and rhyme, Joining together in… Read More ›
Confessions of a Taiwanese-American White Supremacist in Recovery
When was the last time you sat in a room full of people who identified themselves as recovering white supremacists? “Hi, my name is ______, and I’m a…” Organizations don’t exactly form around this type of recovery. Why not? Because… Read More ›
Collective Han: A Framework for Understanding Race Riots and the White Response
Han… It is the word that Koreans use to represent a visceral reaction to unbearable psychological pain. Although there is no English equivalent, han is a universal human phenomenon. It cannot be fully defined because it is endlessly layered and… Read More ›
Understanding the Racial Empathy Gap: The Power of Narratives (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a 5-part series exploring the black-white racial empathy gap in the United States. It continues looking at the role of narratives. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, you’ll want to do that first here…. Read More ›
