0
We have room to give compassion, and we give God room to be God. Our compassion for those who have hurt us does not weaken us but strengthens us for the journey;
The injustices that defined the United States throughout its history have now come home to roost as Donald Trump’s presidency. As prophetic people, watch this mess. Don’t pray for the United States. Curse its injustices. And when people ask why you aren’t praying for the United States, tell them what God told prophets to other unjust nations.
We must be very careful with our theology. Theology is not just an abstract exercise, but about life and death.
Virginia Union University’s Board of Trustees has named Dr. Corey D. B. Walker as vice president and dean of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology.
D.C.'s historic black churches are finding ways to keep the faith in changing neighborhoods. Often, that means finding ways to reach out to new members -- while maintaining the communities that they have fostered for decades.
The deciding factor for women desiring to pastor and be accorded respect equal to their male counterparts generally whittles down to one question: Can she preach?
We are crossing the boundaries and connecting with those who know the road and the journey well, and we will prevail.
If we are still, if we listen for God’s still, small voice, we will be able to withstand this attack on all that is good and right and just.
Frank A. Thomas is Director of the Academy of Preaching and Celebration and Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary.
