Category: Christian Reflection

  • Anxiety

    Anxiety

    Anxiety, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear, often marked by physical signs and self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope. This topic seems to be all around me. It feels huge when it shows up in real life. I’ve had my own run-ins with anxiety. Somewhere along…

  • Agree as Touching

    Agree as Touching

    I heard the statement, “Let’s touch and agree,” so much when I was growing up. A hand outstretched, reaching for another hand. At least two people join together in agreement to make a request to God. One day, I read the scripture for myself, and I was changed. Matthew 18:19-20 (King James Version): “Again I say…

  • What I Hear When Christians Say ‘Woke’

    What I Hear When Christians Say ‘Woke’

    When Christians use the word “woke” as a weapon, what does it reveal about our hearts and our faith? In this personal reflection, I explore inclusion and representation. I discuss the example of Jesus — who consistently welcomed those the world tried to exclude. When “Woke” Becomes a Word of Exclusion When I hear Christians…