I’m remembering an image that I’ve seen in churches. It’s a picture of one of Jesus’ first public appearances when he met a woman at a well. She was there for water to quench her thirst but ended up so … Continue reading The Well of History
By Carl McRoy Carl McRoy [CM]: Hello Dr. Thompson. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with me on behalf of ThreeFifths.online. Our theme for March is “Times of Refreshing” and is backlit by the philosophy of “sankofa.” The … Continue reading ThreeFifths QnA with Dr. Christopher C. Thompson
“Do not be conformed to the patter of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (New … Continue reading Prayers, Podcasts & Poses: Resources for Generational Wellbeing
As in the case of so many around the world, when all of the things closed just before the Spring of 2020, I was driven towards one of the few doors that remained open: mainly those of the garden centers. … Continue reading Walk in the Garden
As a father, I observed and studied my children to learn how they hear, so I might understand how they are wired and know how to communicate with them best. I observe my own grandchildren in a similar way, which … Continue reading Listen to Them First
Those who seek your oppression will always demonize those who seek your liberation. When the Griots of the African culture sat down to share the history of the tribe, it was the duty of the listeners to internalize these … Continue reading Bright Lights from Our Past Illuminate our Path
“The life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.” Fredrick Douglass Blackout: The effort to systematically erase memories of national history. This February, during Black history month, classrooms across the country are at risk … Continue reading The February Theme is entitled Blackout.
As I sit with my tissues, anti-biotic, vitamins, and hot tea trying to ride out this Covid diagnosis, my current unwellness puts a twist on what I was thinking for the article this month. Just as the pandemic has caused … Continue reading Strong Medicine
When I was a librarian, we had a number of parents that would request one-on-one tutoring for their child who was struggling with reading for one reason or another. Our Children’s Librarian happily created space to do this in her … Continue reading Blackout Books
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