justice

  • black lives matter,  christianity,  justice,  reflections

    A New, Old Justice

    “Black Lives Matter.” When was the last time in recent history that three words were simultaneously incredibly unifying as well as incredulously divisive? On the 57th anniversary of the iconic March on Washington, similar cries resound throughout our nation, bringing awareness to injustice in America and demanding reparations for African Americans. Over the past several months, since the murder of George Floyd at the end of May, I have watched, listened, observed, learned, and processed this movement in America. My heart has been broken over and over again as I listen to the stories of many Americans, both intimate friends and people who I may never meet, as they share the…

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  • christianity,  god,  justice

    Where is my Justice?

    Ok, I am going to be so real with you all – I fail, and I fail often. I proclaim to live out a faith that loves people, loves justice, and works toward the good of man and the glory of God, but so very often, my life does not reflect that. Especially living in New York City, injustice surrounds me, yet I fail to act. Here are some of those times: As I’m sitting in a coffee shop with my Bible, prayer journal, and devotional in front of me, I have a perfect view of the laundromat across the street. Out of the corner of my eye I detect…

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