Talking Points
The man’s conversation was basically a set of talking points. He presented them to me in the form of questions and what at first sounded like concerned observations. They were focused on his perceptions of Black people. Not his exact … Continue reading Talking Points
Let It Begin With Me
Christmas time is filled with child-like utopian dreams, highlighted by smiles of joy and laughter, everyone loving their neighbor in a world decorated with reds and greens. Take a moment. Can you remember the twinkling little eyes mesmerized by the … Continue reading Let It Begin With Me
Peace Alludes Us All
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 It can be hard … Continue reading Peace Alludes Us All
Let peace-making begin with me…
We will begin singing carols about peace this month. We will raise our voices to beseech the holy infant to “sleep in heavenly peace,” and we will elevate a hallelujah to the “Prince of Peace.” And versions of Jill … Continue reading Let peace-making begin with me…
Prophesy Past, Prophesy Present, Until there is Peace
As a young person growing up in church I gave very little attention to the Old Testament prophets. They seemed confusing and irrelevant, but as I matured I began to wade into the waters of those mysterious books, captivated by … Continue reading Prophesy Past, Prophesy Present, Until there is Peace
Don’t Hit The Panic Button
Let’s not react to situations with fear and confusion. Peace is ours to embrace. “NIKE!!!” He yelled to get my attention. “Ni – KEY!!!” He yelled again, and this time he was even louder. It was more pronounced and firmer. My attention … Continue reading Don’t Hit The Panic Button
Swing Low, Sweet Hummer EV
Jump into my Hummer, where old spirituals take on new meaning. Continue reading Swing Low, Sweet Hummer EV
The December Theme, Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me.Let there be peace on earthThe peace that was meant to be. Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller There is hope in a world of confused faces, culture wars, factions, political … Continue reading The December Theme, Peace on Earth
Stumbling Down the Path Toward Peace on Earth
It’s one thing to desire peace on earth. It’s another, very different, thing to try to figure out how to make it happen. I was reminded again of that difficulty on one of the most humiliating days I’ve had in … Continue reading Stumbling Down the Path Toward Peace on Earth
