I’ve said this,or something like it, before.A challenge of opening the Bible,of listening to scriptures proclaimed each weekis thatwe’re in the United States in 2025.Wait.I do mean like that,but also something more difficult.Many of us grew up in traditionswhere even if we didn’t encounter the pneumonic“Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth”we were exposed to the idea.Open

Let This Radicalize You.That’s the name of a book I started yesterday,but my Books app says I’m onlynine percent in.Nevertheless,it’s been a balm.In the foreword,Maya Schenwar says“This book derives its title from the wordsMariame often repeats in times of deep crisis:‘Let this radicalize yourather than lead you to despair.’”The musical [title of show] talks aboutthe

Good morning and Welcome back, church family! Today is not just another Sunday—it’s a Welcome Back Sunday. After a season of scattering, distraction, and even weariness, this is a moment of invitation and re-engagement—with joy, excitement, and commitment. Today is more than just simply a time to return to church routines or restart the calendar