Summary: An easy to read, story, and suggested exercise-oriented introduction to contemplative prayer. Again, as I tend to do, I read a book that I had for a class in conversation with another book. I was assigned Armchair Mystic: How Contemplative Prayer Can Lead You Closer to God by Mark Thibodeaux. And I read it … Read more
Summary: Exploration of how reading in the diverse Black Church Tradition works in several practical examples. About a year ago, I first heard of Esau McCaulley. I do not remember if I heard of his new appointment to Wheaton College New Testament faculty (my alma mater) or if I saw him at the Jude 3 … Read more
I have read fairly widely around various issues of race, but certainly, there are far more books that I have not read than that I have read. So a book not listed here is likely not here because I have not read it or haven’t written about them. I fully realize that this is an … Read more
I have read fairly widely around various issues of race, but certainly, there are far more books that I have not read than that I have read. So a book not listed here is likely not here because I have not read it or haven’t written about them. I fully realize that this is an … Read more
Summary: A 12 part video study based on the original book. I continue to think that The Color of Compromise is an excellent short introduction to the role of the church in historic racism in the US. I read the book originally last year. I am not going to address the content here but only … Read more
Summary: Very brief thoughts by Rosa Parks about her life. I noticed this book was on sale for Black History month and realized that I had never read the copy that I purchased last year when it was on sale. Reflections by Rosa Parks is a book you want to buy when it is on … Read more
Summary: A mix of Latasha Morrison’s personal story as well as the story of Be the Bridge. I have never met Latasha Morrison, but several people I know have. I have never been a part of a Be the Bridge group, but again, many people that I know have, and speak very highly of the … Read more
Summary: Short biography of the Focolare Movement by one of its founders. A friend recommended this short audiobook/kindle book to me a couple of days ago. I am a part of a private facebook group for “˜The Initiative and friends with John Armstrong, who is the founder. The Initiative is a group that is seeking to … Read more
Summary: A explication of the theological roots of spirituals and the blues. A good example of why White seminary students need to be reading Black and other authors of Color. Over the past couple years there have been several minor controversies in US seminaries about assigned texts. Masters Seminary (started by John MacArthur) about a … Read more
Takeaway: The resistance to remembering has implications for today. I first found out about David Blight when I was introduced to the podcast of his Yale History of the Civil War and Reconstruction class. Nearly 30 hours later, I was much more familiar with both Blight and the history around reconstruction and the Civil War. … Read more