Friends, the day we are living in is charged with tension and unrest. Tension often enacts change, though, so I welcome the tension. Much of the conversation at the time of my writing revolves around how to change a broken system so that it more fairly affects blacks. Oh, how God loves black people of all shades, ethnicities, and cultures—each one is carefully made in His image! … More Justice, Mercy, and Humility
If a revival is indeed coming, and I believe it is, are we ready? Are there any preconceived notions we must release? Are there any limitations we need to throw out the window? … More Revival
When I received Christ as a child, it was because of a revelation of His compassion. It was in a dream that He appeared to me, and I was flooded with the sensation of His warmth and mercy. Scripture even tells us that God’s kindness leads us into repentance (Romans 2:4). It was a no-brainer … More Another Side of Jesus
Perhaps you have wondered, like me, why God had to send Jesus to us as a human—as an ordinary, blue-collar, working-class man. A simple man. A man who sweat, felt hungry, needed haircuts, and had a mom. If Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected still wrapped in divinity, but not in humanity, would … More The Humanity of Christ: A New Perspective on Life
A few days ago in a thoughtful phone conversation with me, my friend wondered aloud, “How will we recover from this? Will our economy ever bounce back?” It’s a valid question in light of the unprecedented stream of events our world is experiencing. What new habits are we as a society developing that will outlast … More Folly, Forgottenness, & the Faithfulness of God
