Many of us know of the 1963 March on Washington because of the famous "I Have A Dream" speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. What many do not remember is the presence of an amazing woman named Daisy Bates -- the only woman permitted to speak. Daisy Bates was a journalist and was also...
It is really beautiful when someone prays for you without you knowing. It's the highest form of respect and care.
I often ask myself, “How can I begin to care for the folks in my faith community – or anyone within my little world or greater community for that matter?” I...
Bryan Stevenson is founder and director of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama. (To learn more about the Initiative, go to www.eji.org.) When asked about how it is he can remain hopeful in the midst of the difficult work of legal aid for those unjustly imprisoned, he...
Love, Respect, Caring, Honesty, Trust
Common words, frequently and easily spoken, but sadly, not lived out as often as would be hoped for. It is truly human to intend to act with love in all situations, but ultimately I get caught up in the emotion of the moment, or in the busy-ness of...
BeFriending - Being there when someone is hurting or challenged
BeFrienders Ministry - a Listening Ministry: Compassion, Confidentiality, Non-judgmental Presence, and Caring vs. Curing.
Pope Francis encourages us all to do this – accompany people in the vulnerability of life’s...
TED Talks are a wonderful invention. Have you seen one? They are great tools for opening your mind and heart to complex issues in a short amount of time. Dr. Amanda Kemp is a racial justice and mindfulness mentor and author of Say the Wrong Thing: Stories and Strategies for Racial Justice and...
UNDERSTANDING …
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding. Proverbs 3:13
Times are getting messy, that’s for sure. Racism … mixed messages on masking during COVID times … politics … unrest … When things get messy, and human...
Please link here to read more about the violence engulfing the Holy...
In 2013, Seitu Ken Jones co-founded Frogtown Farm, a five-acre urban farm in a St. Paul city park. The farm was created with and for neighborhood residents and is a vibrant example of what urban gardening can look like. In 2014, he lead the organization of The Community Meal, one continuous...
I find this to be very challenging and yet comforting. When I realize that I suffer because my expectations do not match reality, then my go-to reaction is to try to change the reality. “How is that working for me?” you may ask, and honestly I would have to answer, “not...