A Letter to My Black, Muslim (majority) Friend

Black Muslim Friend — Cross-Cultural Friendship Lessons Living as a racial and religious minority, the author shares how a local friend defends her dignity against everyday bias. Practical allyship looks […]
Preparing Students for College: Intimate Relationship with Jesus

Intimate Relationship with Jesus — College Prep Insights Students thrive when intimacy with Jesus—not rule-keeping—anchors identity, joy, and worship. Encourage curious faith by welcoming hard questions, grounding answers in Scripture […]
Two Perspectives on Racism and What They Need to Hear from Each Other

Perspectives on Racism — Paths Toward Unity Through a Calvinist/Arminian lens, the piece holds systemic injustice together with personal agency and calls for repentance. Christians are urged to listen humbly […]
God Sent Me a Friend: Part 3 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race

3 Way Conversation about Race: Lessons in Friendship and Justice Honest friendship and listening break stereotypes, as Jim and Mike’s dialogue replaces defensiveness with empathy. Practical steps include doing your […]
Fathers Affect How We See God: Stories from Famous Atheists

Atheists — Fatherhood Patterns and Gospel Hope Atheists frequently trace unbelief to strained father relationships, echoing Freud’s insight and Paul Vitz’s research on famous skeptics. Biographies from Nietzsche to Russell […]
Break for…Homecoming

Homecoming — Practicing Abiding Returning to God’s quiet presence centers the heart on Jesus’ promise (John 14:23) and steadies the mind in prayer. When distractions or sin pull you away, […]
Racial Division in the Church: Part 2 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race

Racial Division — Church Unity Insights After a church split exposes racial lines, the conversation examines why integration without inclusion still wounds the body. Instead of “colorblind” approaches, the piece […]
Changing Worldviews on Race: Part 1 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race

Worldviews on Race — Stories of Change Growing up in segregated spaces and media narratives, Jim formed harmful assumptions that hardened after a MLK Day incident. Mentors, service, and listening […]