THE DAILY RACE
forgiveness
Duke Divinity School offers resources for reconciliation
Created in 2005, Duke Divinity School’s Center for Reconciliation seeks to “inspire, form, and support leaders, communities, and congregations to live as ambassadors of Christ’s reconciliation.” The Center offers several programs to include a Reconcilers Weekend, a summer institute and a pilgrimage to Uganda. In addition to these programs and others, the Center also offers resources … Continue reading
Because We’ve Been Forgiven
“Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how many times could my brother sin against me and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ ‘I tell you, not as many as seven,’ Jesus said to him, ‘but seventy times seven. For this reason, the kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king … Continue reading
The Reconciling Race Series: What Does Race Reconcile? (Pt. 6)
“…and forgive us our sins as we have forgiven those who sin against us.” ~Matthew 6:12 “Jesus, I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me/ Jesus, I’ll never forget how you set me free/ Jesus, I’ll never forget how you brought me out/ Jesus, I’ll never forget/ No, never.” This song declares that I will never … 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
Just Listen
My experience at Chautauqua ended with an opportunity to speak with the leadership as well as a major donor of the New Clergy Program. We had shared our experiences of racism with our colleagues earlier in the week and afterwards persons came to each of us to offer what they thought was the best response to the numerous … Continue reading
Forgiving Words
“And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.” ~Luke 12.7 “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Parents teach their children this simple rhyme that is in fact a complicated lie to inoculate them from the painful experience of being teased or bullied or to prepare them for … Continue reading
