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Writers and Editors of Color Magazine

·Aug 21, 2022

Revisited — My Prayer in St. Patrick’s Cathedral

An update on that prayer — It’s been almost two years since I wrote this piece. In it, I share how God answered my prayer for direction with my career, but it was in a way that was unexpected, unwelcome, unpleasant, and challenging. The answer to my prayer stretched me beyond my comfort. …

Work

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Revisited — My Prayer in St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Revisited — My Prayer in St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Work

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AfroSapiophile

·Jun 27, 2022

The Winding Spiritual Journey of Kendrick Lamar

A review of the spirituality in the artist’s discography — The autobiographical tales of Kendrick Lamar showcase the artist’s developing understanding of spirituality. The references he draws from change over time, but he consistently draws on spiritual themes. …

Kendrick Lamar

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The Winding Spiritual Journey of Kendrick Lamar
The Winding Spiritual Journey of Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar

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Writers and Editors of Color Magazine

·May 10, 2022

On Jigsaws and Graduation

My graduation wasn’t a typical mountaintop experience. — Several months have passed since I have written on Medium. While away, I finished my graduate program and started a jigsaw puzzle. …

Christianity

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On Jigsaws and Graduation
On Jigsaws and Graduation
Christianity

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ILLUMINATION

·Mar 21, 2021

More Thoughts Than Answers

A Word about the Spa Shootings in Atlanta — I am a Christian black man married to a Korean-American woman. I lived in Sanford, 10 minutes away from where Trayvon Martin was killed and every notion of America being past race was ripped to shreds for me back then. I live in Georgia now, and we are still stung…

Christianity

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More Thoughts Than Answers
More Thoughts Than Answers
Christianity

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Feb 16, 2021

Thanks for the additional resources you linked in the article. Greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the additional resources you linked in the article. Greatly appreciated!

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Interfaith Now

·Feb 6, 2021

Soul on Soul

“I enjoyed the film, but the conversation around it and its existential message are absolutely fascinating.” — Disney and Pixar released Soul, its first foray into featuring a black lead on December 25, 2020. This film follows the journey of Joe Gardner as he transitions from life on Earth to the realm of souls. The reception of the film from black Americans was varied, as black people…

Christianity

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Soul on Soul
Soul on Soul
Christianity

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Interfaith Now

·Jan 29, 2021

Of Faith in Babylon

“How do I love God and love others in Babylon?” — These are unprecedented times. Fortunately, there’s nothing new under the sun, and history tends to repeat itself. I heard this interesting question the other day: what is the goal of your interactions with those outside your faith community? Is it to judge them or to persuade them? The question is…

Christianity

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Of Faith in Babylon
Of Faith in Babylon
Christianity

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Interfaith Now

·Jan 25, 2021

Bluetiful.

January 20, 2021. Inauguration Day. A wave of relief, optimism, and warmth washed over me. For 232 years, our republic has successfully transferred power from one administration to another. A renewed sense of gratitude surrounds this inauguration though. Its success stands as a triumph for many reasons, one no less…

Christianity

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Bluetiful.
Bluetiful.
Christianity

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Interfaith Now

·Jan 21, 2021

Revisited — Repentance, Prophecy, and the 2020 Election

A mass of Christian voices spoke of the coming re-election of President Trump. As a Christian, I value spiritual gifts. Growing up, I witnessed many ecstatic religious experiences kissed by the divine. There is seismic importance in prophecy, in the heart and mind of God proclaimed for His glory. …

Christianity

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Revisited — Repentance, Prophecy, and the 2020 Election
Revisited — Repentance, Prophecy, and the 2020 Election
Christianity

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Jan 16, 2021

ADIS

Trayvon’s death made a reality I didn’t want to grasp palpable. — Black Rock Trayvon Martin was shot and killed on February 26, 2012. That was the same day A Raisin in the Sun wrapped at Valencia College in Orlando. In Lorraine Hansberry’s famous work, I played Walter Lee Younger, a young man disgruntled by racism and life’s obstacles. …

Christianity

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ADIS
ADIS
Christianity

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I write about religion, politics, & race telling the truth about myself primarily, then the world. WEOC member.

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