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BLOG: A good Coon hunt.

When I was a child, my parents were vigilant about teaching me good language, and as a result were adamant about the words I should never, ever use. Of course, there was the N-word. Just as important, the S-word and the W-word… and the R-word too. But there was also another word that was banished… Read More

Posted onOctober 3, 2020Categoriesblog postTagsAmerican history, Police brutality, RacismLeave a comment

BLOG: Legacy of an Ally

” he may be a white man, but he sure does have a black heart” Read More

FeaturedPosted onJune 11, 2020Categoriesblog postTagsBLM, love thy neighbor, race relations5 Comments

BLOG: The Zumba Effect

When I was training to become a Zumba teacher (yes, I was once an aerobics instructor, don’t laugh) the trainer gave the class advice that has translated into many parts of my life. She said this: “Know, ,that you will need to teach a new routine for 8-10 weeks. That people are not quick learner,… Read More

Posted onMay 30, 2020December 31, 2020Categoriesblog postLeave a comment

Reflecting on why “I Can’t Breathe”

Watching the news of the murder video that shows the Minneapolis police’s killing of George Floyd, I am heartbroken once again, and somehow not surprised. As I have spent another day grieving the death of another unarmed black man, I was reminded of a story from my own life, one that I feel moved to… Read More

Posted onMay 26, 2020May 31, 2020Categoriesblog postTags#icantbreathe, George Floyd, MN police, NE Minneapolis, racial disparity6 Comments

BWMT All American 01-14

Episode 14 discussion guide is here! The plot twists and cliff hangers are getting really good as we get closer to the season finale. Download the one page discussion starter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ai2NcHD5mixa4cqUk5u0vvqJhqZCJTS/view?usp=sharing Enjoy!

Posted onMay 19, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-13

Episode 13 has lots of surprises! There will be lots to discuss! You can find the discussion guide here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A2VF9aqjrD1CgIw-QjmSVOxvX7Uz1G2F Enjoy!

Posted onMay 19, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog postTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-12

The next installment of Binge Watch My Theology is here… All American Season 01 Episode 12. You can find the discussion starter here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Kr28isJ2DtHJITDGcXe7xQt0qCSqb711

Posted onMay 17, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog postTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, discussion guide, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-11

The next episode of All American is here for your binging pleasure. the discussion starter is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qsQrMQm8klmO1kxBW9FgFFYHKfLQ0F8Z/view?usp=sharing Enjoy!

Posted onApril 24, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, first is last -- last is first, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-10

Here is the next installment of discussion starter questions… for Episode 10. Download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O6RQ3aLPc8NoFy8y3XtQb4j2x5sPGk7z/view?usp=sharing

Posted onApril 22, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, Let you lght shine, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American S01-E09

Here is the next installment of Binge Watch my Theology for the show All American …. season 1 episode 9. Isn’t it getting good?? Find the discussion starter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hYRNMHKIHkiSubSfrA1XOdRfVxk6iLaH/view?usp=sharing

Posted onApril 21, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog postTagsAll American, Binge Watch, Blessed are those, Matthew 5, NetflixLeave a comment

BE THE CHURCH: A Parable for Pandemic Times.

They gathered together, curiously, and asked the question: “Teacher, how are we to be the church?” And the Teacher replied with a story. “Let me tell you the story of two churches,” the Teacher said. “The first church,” he said, “had a hundred members and one fell sick. because she was contagious, the church members… Read More

Posted onApril 14, 2020Categoriesblog postTagsbe the church, pandemic lessonsLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-08

Her is the next installment… the Homecoming episode. All I can say is WOW. You can find the one page discussion starter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HLdwBlHLc5PdJEje3y91MmxB5n3WYsId/view?usp=sharing Enjoy.

Posted onMarch 31, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTags2 Corinthians 5, All American, binge watch my theology, Homecoming, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-07

Another great episode full of hot topics to discuss. You can find the discussion starter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDXnMNLxDilyRwpBOkaRYm-4cgrOG1xq/view?usp=sharing

Posted onMarch 30, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-06

Here is the next discussion starter sheet — for Season 1 Episode 06 Download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10R4rjj8wLp3jgNfn-kgFlryu66BqidOj/view?usp=sharing Enjoy!

Posted onMarch 28, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-05

“It’s best to find what you need from the people who are there for you, not the ones who aren’t.” – Coach Baker Read More

Posted onMarch 26, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, binge watch my theology, NetflixLeave a comment

BWMT All American 01-03

Here is today’s discussion starter for season 1 of All American, episode 3. You can find the page here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKXEkb0cudMj4DeAHvKZfTOrC0rFbGxv/view?usp=sharing If you are using these with family and online groups, please let me know how they are working for you. Enjoy your TV time!

Posted onMarch 23, 2020Categoriesbinge watch my theology, blog post, curriculumTagsAll American, Galatians, Netflix, One of usLeave a comment

BLOG: Embodying the Light.

… long before you were deemed “responsible enough” to hold an open flame, you were still given the Christmas Eve candle, and reminded that you would be holding the Light of Christ, so be careful… Read More

Posted onDecember 11, 2019Categoriesblog postTagsAdvent, Christmas Eve, God-with-us, Immanuel, Isaiah, Light of ChristmasLeave a comment

BLOG: one offhand comment

“you getting good to try and impress my daughter?!” It was the offhand comment made by the basketball coach at the first practice of the season – the one that my son is still stewing about three weeks later. Mind you, my 6th grade son is not the best kid on the team. He is… Read More

Posted onNovember 15, 2019November 27, 2019Categoriesblog postTagshoops, Malcolm Gladwell, microaggressionsLeave a comment

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