In this concluding segment of the sermon trilogy, we will use one of the most iconic figures of American culture to help reveal evidence showing the ways society has slipped into unprecedented low in civility. MAGA critics pushed hard on the claim that the new Superman movie is ‘wokism’. But the real truth is we … Continue reading God is Betting on Us – Part III – This Superman Moment
A significant number of white people tend to think that they are being good people by not being bad people. They don’t recognize microaggressions for what they are. It is difficult to recognize that giving up privilege is not losing something. The message becomes “I’m okay with you being equal but I’m not giving up … Continue reading Whitesplaining to White People
Noah had a dilemma. It seems the world was going to hell in a handbasket and, frankly, he was hoping for something a little more promising. Together with his neighbor and the wisdom of the animals of his community, they reflect on a theology that may help guide them toward a more hope-filled future. They … Continue reading Noah’s Dilemma
Continuing in the second part of this sermon trilogy, we turn our attention to the people who are part of the action – those who have ‘skin in the game.’ The world of the recently legalized sports betting industry is, of course, filled with winners and losers. But when we learn that the game is … Continue reading God is Betting on Us – Part II – For the Love of the People Who Play
