By Melissa Wuske Racism and the War on Drugs Since the Nixon administration began the War on Drugs in 1971, America’s prison population has risen from 300,000 to 2.3 million. Drug offenses make up half of those convictions, and two-thirds of the population of prisons are people of color. White Americans are just as likely […]
By Steve Yeaton The son is ready—the father, not so much. The son eagerly anticipates what’s coming—the father is resigned to it. The son’s head is full of dreams—the father’s is full of memories. The son wonders what’s taking so long—the father wonders how it’s gone so fast. As much as the father may want […]
By David M. Ross Dad was my first hero and to this day remains at the top of the list. For 91 years his life experiences and friendships extended to many people and places. He was a man who loved cultivating the fertile soil of both relationships and gardens. Although he’s gone, the memories of […]
By CaReese Rials Most churches strive to be a place where anyone can come and feel welcome. Churches have greeters and entire ministries designed to make people feel welcomed and wanted. But as a person who has been attending church her entire life, I often don’t feel welcome in church. In fact, there are times […]
By Kelly Carr Last week we looked at ways that Christians are reaching out to their communities with the love of Christ. This week we are seeing how people are reaching in—growing together as the body of Christ and lifting up fellow sisters and brothers in the Lord. Just because people have been coming in […]
