“And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Gen. 1:31a) And God created a palette of colors and painted a broad array of beauty upon His universal canvass. He created a breathtaking light show … Continue reading Colors: What God Meant for Good
So much on the line; the bravest of spirit bundled into the slight yet powerful 4’8″ 104lbs frame shines brightly with hope and humanity. Ebony irises come to life in the brilliant circumferenced whites of Simone’s eyes. On July 27th, … Continue reading Slow Burn
Present Traumatic Stress Syndrome? Do you suffer from present traumatic stress syndrome [not a clinical term]? Present because you never got past the trauma for it to be post. Do you feel like you were born sick and tired of … Continue reading 5 TIPS FOR TAMING TRAUMA by Carl McRoy
Panic Room is a suspenseful movie that was released in 2002. The plot involves a newly-divorced woman and her eleven-year-old daughter who move into a four-story brownstone in New York City. In the house, there is a panic room intended … Continue reading Panic Room: Coping With Racial Trauma & Violation
I laid sleepless in my bed many times throughout my childhood and adult life, thinking of all the things I should have said out loud and done in moments of crisis the previous day. I’m often frozen when I need … Continue reading Silence Demonstrates Immaturity
Pastor Jones was new to the church and soon found himself having to confront a challenging situation with one of the deacons. Deacon Jackson was dependable and helpful, but had a cussing problem. Pastor Jones felt he needed to connect … Continue reading 8 Ways to Respond When Somethin’ Needs to Be Said
There are times we need to speak up. Terrible things have taken root in our world because good people went along and said nothing. Maybe you’ve begun to notice things, our indifference, or the unequal measures we use. Maybe you … Continue reading You Gotta Say Something
As the events of last summer unfolded, with the murder of George Floyd and so many others, I was struck by a sense of impotence. What could I do to make a difference? Could anyone make a difference? I am … Continue reading Potential
What is white supremacy? Aren’t white supremacists those vigilante gangs of white men in the white capes and hoods who terrorized and murdered Black people and others who helped them in the ancient past? The simple answer is, “Yes, they … Continue reading This is What White Supremacy Looks Like
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