(my) misdirected efforts at racial reconciliation
Last summer I attended an outdoor movie night in the neighborhood where I spend a lot of my time serving. It was a movie about the tension between whites and
(my) white privilege history
In high school and college I had to take history classes… like everyone else does, I suppose. American History, European History, Ancient Greek History…. But, I never really “got” history,
God often uses what we’re good at to guide us into what we do next.
My friends and family stay on me to make sure that I don’t take on too much. Because I LOVE to use my spiritual gifts to glorify the Lord. And
Impact of stable caring adult: Help a child develop resilience, confidence and problem solving techniques
The past two months, I’ve been working on a new business venture. It has COMPLETELY consumed my life. And pretty much the lives of all of ‘my people’. Especially my
Infusing the Next Generation with the Hope of Christ
I’m exhausted because well, kids. I took a break from writing because well, kids. My house is a mess because well, kids (and the dog…..oh man, y’all the dog…he pooped
God is on the MOVE, in a big way in Charlotte.
I believe in the power of specific, fervent prayers. God wants us to know what we are asking for and why (and when we don’t know, or can’t articulate, the
A real community response has to be co-transformative
Jesus came down to Earth for more than 30 years. He came to live with us and do life with us and leave the Earth, changed Himself. By His model,
We do what we see modeled.
I LOVE to throw a party. And, I’m pretty good at it. It comes naturally, but it also comes because I’ve watched my mom do it. She’s a natural hostess.
Social Justice is a Matter of the Heart
Mac’s Speed Shop. I love that place. Some of my fondest memories are of being with my family at Mac’s when I was home visiting, when I lived overseas. It
Living between two Charlottes.
A few weeks ago, I found myself experiencing the life of extreme poverty and the life of extreme affluence in Charlotte… in just a matter of hours. 12 hours to