THE DAILY RACE
Race and the Attributes of God
When We Color God In
“Your way was through the sea, your path, through the mighty waters; yet your footprints were unseen.” ~ Psalm 77.19, NRSV There is a saying: “God moves in mysterious ways.” The phrase suggests that God does act in the world but that the plans and purposes of God’s actions are unknown. The psalmist tells us … Continue reading
Race Does Not Have The Last Word
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” ~Matthew 24.35; Mark 13.31 These are the closing words of Jesus’ parable of the fig tree and it reassures me to know this, that the words of Jesus Christ will not perish, that His words will never die. Though expressed as a … Continue reading
Ten Ways That God Transcends Race
Despite our seeming helplessness and negligent dependence upon race for social support and personal meaning, there are some things and more specifically, some Persons whose very existence exceeds the will, power and pronouncements of race. Yes, there are some places that race can’t go, where its authority is subjected to a higher power and its … Continue reading
Repeat After God
“Let us hold fast to the profession of our faith, for He is faithful that promised.” ~Hebrews 10.23 Enamored by the ideals of an Israelite cult, the writer of Hebrews desires that these Jewish Christians not return to their old ways, reminding them that God is faithful to His promises. Likewise, American Christians are captivated … Continue reading
In Your Name
We are all in Your name. In fact, it is because of Your name that we are guarded, shielded and never without defense. But, Your name should not put persons on the defensive. It is not a word to be employed during attack attack but is evidence of spiritual awareness. Your name is our hiding … Continue reading
The Reconciling Race Series: What Does Race Reconcile? (Pt. 4)
“Then Peter came up to Him and said, Lord, how many times may my brother sin against me and I forgive him and let it go? [As many as] up to seven times? Jesus answered him, I tell you, not up to seven times, but seventy times seven!” ~Matthew 18:21-22 How often does race allow … Continue reading
The Reconciling Race Series: What Does Race Reconcile? (Pt. 2)
“Be ye reconciled to God.” ~II Corinthians 5.20, KJV Reconcile /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/ [rek-uhn-sahyl] -ciled, -cil·ing. verb (used with object) 1. to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired: He was reconciled to his fate. 2. to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable: to reconcile hostile persons. 3. to compose … Continue reading
Something On The Inside
I’ve got something on the inside, working on the outside. Oh, what a change in my life! I’ve got something on the inside, working on the outside. Oh, what a change in my life! My convictions regarding race and its social power/lessness are grounded in my life and relationship with Jesus Christ. It is because … Continue reading
