“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.”— Proverbs 3:31 (KJV) May I tell you something the old saints used to say:
Category: Hope for Tomorrow
The Black Church: The Role of Music
What is the relationship between singing and preaching, and what is the role of music in the Black church? Pastor Shirley Caesar and Professor Fredara
Jesus and the Truth About Abuse
“Jesus pursued the vulnerable, protected the little ones, and poured out compassion on the ‘least of these.’ Any dismissal of abuse, any baptizing of evil,
Devotional: Racism is Hating the Very Garden that God Created
Racism is not Christian. To unlearn it is holy work. God knew that human beings would carry bias, and He called us to outgrow it.
Wisdom Does Not Teach Us to Downplay Our Safety
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to silence our instincts. To “be nice.” To “trust everyone.” To believe that protecting ourselves was
Thanking God Before the Blessing Drops
Gratitude isn’t just something we give after the miracle—it’s a faith move we make before it ever shows up. That’s where the peace comes from.
What is Womanist theology? with theologian, M. Shawn Copeland (Theology Lab video)
This theology related video explore how Womanist theology emerges. It is part of Highrock’s Black theology course, featuring Prof. M. Shawn Copeland. This video dives
The Porch Light That Never Goes Out
Growing up, we knew the porch light meant something. If it was on, you could come in. You were welcome. Even if it was late
When She Speaks of Harm: A Call to Listen
In our churches, we are so accustomed to sharing blessings, testimonies, and lessons of faith. That is good and right. We are called to “encourage
The Roots in the Storm
When the storm comes, you see which trees have deep roots. The shallow ones topple fast. But the rooted ones—they may bend, they may lose
