There Is a Ghost In The Machine
Why won’t it work? The man shouted forcefully. He tried several restarts. He said Why isn’t this system working for me. After placing his appointment, all phone calls, and his rapidly cooling coffee on hold, his breathtaking displeasure and impatience … Continue reading There Is a Ghost In The Machine
The Burial America Never Held
The Confederacy is often remembered as a failed rebellion that ended with the Civil War in 1865. Militarily, that is true. The Confederate States of America surrendered, its government collapsed, and the Union was preserved. If we are honest about … Continue reading The Burial America Never Held
Justice Is Not Resurrection – The Grief That Doesn’t Get Televised
“People often speak about legal accountability as though it is the emotional conclusion to tragedy. As though a verdict marks the end of suffering. As though truth being acknowledged in a courtroom somehow translates into healing for the people left behind.
It does not.
Justice matters. Accountability matters. Truth matters.
But justice is not resurrection.” Continue reading Justice Is Not Resurrection – The Grief That Doesn’t Get Televised
The Afterlife of Brown v. Board of Education: The Mindsets That Never Changed
There was a time in this country when certain people were prohibited from learning to read or write simply because of the color of their skin. Anti‑literacy laws made it illegal for Black people to read, write, or even own … Continue reading The Afterlife of Brown v. Board of Education: The Mindsets That Never Changed
Keeping Hope Alive
What gets carried forward from our past? What spirits follow us? What nightmares haunt us, not only in our sleep but during our waking hours? Generational trauma is a proven reality. Add to that our individual experiences with racism and … Continue reading Keeping Hope Alive
First for All, Servants for All
In March, my husband’s best friend and fraternity brother passed away suddenly. Mac went to the doctor for a routine procedure, and they gave him a sedative. He had an allergic reaction to the sedative and suffered a heart attack. … Continue reading First for All, Servants for All
Recalibrating the Soul: Where Faith and Mental Health Finally Meet
When I Realized Something Was Wrong I struggled with depression, anxiety, and a dysregulated nervous system well into my early 40s—all while going to church faithfully, volunteering, and supporting others at home, at work, and serving in ministry. It wasn’t … Continue reading Recalibrating the Soul: Where Faith and Mental Health Finally Meet
Time To Go To Work
It was early in the morning. On a cold, crisp, early spring day, with all the firefighters at the firehouse seated around the kitchen table, coffee in hand, and the sound of full-throated political and sports debates and rustling newspapers … Continue reading Time To Go To Work
What’s in Your Cup? Recalibrating Your Mental Health
When was the last time you were able to rest? Not just sit down for a minute and catch your breath. But rather to pause long enough to reflect and assess your mental health and wellbeing. When was the last … Continue reading What’s in Your Cup? Recalibrating Your Mental Health
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