By Jacqueline J. Holness If your minister is anything like my minister, you are always encouraged to ask your friends to come to church with you—and if you don’t have a friend, invite an enemy! But I wonder if it ever occurs to ministers to challenge church members to ask fellow members back to church? […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness If you grew up in a Protestant church like I did, you probably never learned about Lent in Sunday school or heard a sermon about it. It was only recently that I made the connection between Lent and people walking around with what looked like charcoal smudges on their foreheads. I’m […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness My husband is often the big black guy in the room. At 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 235 pounds, his presence is undoubtedly imposing to some, but he’s just my sweet husband to me. Ever since we began dating in 2010, I have learned, anecdote by anecdote, what it means […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness At the start of each year, we Americans customarily make resolutions and set new goals for ourselves. The majority of resolutions have to do with improving our well-being by losing weight, tackling debt, eradicating bad habits, and more. While these goals are admirable, the new year should also be a time […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness It’s that time again—the end of another year. The last month of any year is an optimum time to reflect on the previous year and plan for the new one. This year was a groundbreaking year for the Supreme Court and religious freedom. Court Rulings In May, the Supreme […]
