Reflections & Research
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May 2, 2023
Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins the tradition of prophetic Black faith leaders
When the ousted state representative preached on Easter Sunday, he moved the pulpit into the public sphere, writes an AME pastor.
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Self-care is different from self-comfort
Modern understandings of self-care often focus on temporary fixes, not long-term wholeness, says a psychologist.
read moreabout Self-care is different from self-comfortApril 18, 2023
Cole Arthur Riley: Collective memory as liberation
The bestselling author sees solidarity in liturgy and hope in practicing memory.
read moreabout Cole Arthur Riley: Collective memory as liberationMarch 21, 2023
The gospel lived out in the company of friends
Do we make church more complicated than it needs to be? A social entrepreneur revisits her hometown friends and reflects on friendship and what is holy and enduring about life in community.
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