You called me "Brave" and you typed those words that make me squirm: "...for such a time as this..." and I am grateful for your cheers and for your encouragement and I am overwhelmed because you sat at this table for 31 Days and you didn't flinch. Not once. You asked your tough questions. You …
In My Brown Mind, In My Light Skin
I met Grace online. Grace's blog, Gabbing With Grace, was one of the sites recommended back when I asked, "Where IS Everyone?" (thank you, Sandy!). Grace is fun and smart and beautiful. Today, she's writing from her heart to ours. I'm honored to host her here... Growing up in my light skin, …
Booked
Six years ago, I enrolled in a class at a local university. I was looking for the answers to my questions about race and church. Unfortunately, I didn't find the answers I was looking for. The truth is, I was looking in the wrong place. I honestly belive we've made a lot of progress right here, over …
Sunday
"The Messiah has made things up between us so that we’re now together on this, both non-Jewish outsiders and Jewish insiders. He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance. He repealed the law code that had become so clogged with fine print and footnotes that it hindered more than …
I Assumed
You know Michelle, right? Michelle and I met online first. We knew we lived in the same town, but even so, we were both surprised when we ran into each other one night in a coffee shop around the corner from our homes. Turns out, Michelle and I live just about two miles from each other. One day last …
When I Was Two…
Over the past two days, I've spent a long time reading and responding to your comments about race and church. You gave me hope. Thank you. Thank you for staying at the table, and for extending amazing amounts of incredible grace to one another. Thank you for giving each other — for giving me — space …