The book: Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World By Carolyn Custis James Published by Zondervan Why I Picked Up This Book: I attended the Missio Alliance National Conference, where men and women gathered to consider what it means to be #TrulyHuman. Author Carolyn Custis James introduced the book to that audienceContinue reading “Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World”
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On Violence & Living in a “Racialized” Society
Silence Sends a Clear Message When We Have an Opportunity to Act The casket was not empty. It carried the body of a 14-year-old, African American boy by the name of Emmett Till, son of Mamie. He was from Chicago visiting his family in Mississippi when the prankster took a dare and flirted with a white woman.Continue reading “On Violence & Living in a “Racialized” Society”
Violence, Compassion, & Last Week with @IJM
Last week, I attended the International Justice Mission (IJM) annual Global Prayer Gathering. I sat among 1400 people from across the world and listened to stories, testimonies, and the great work of IJM, but mostly we heard reports from the IJM field officers and we gathered to pray. This was my second time attending theContinue reading “Violence, Compassion, & Last Week with @IJM”
A SISTA'S JOURNEY 