“And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty.” 1 Samuel 12:21

East Binghamton’s “Yard of the Month”, on Merton, across from De La Salle elementary school (and a grumpy doctor). Unchanged and unchallenged for years. Code enforcement, are you out there? [email protected]

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A Memphis girls rugby team (Freedom Prep) is now featured in national Nike campaign. My story (and see the video): dailymemphian.com/article/3408/C…

The reports of the conditions for migrant children at the border should shock all of our consciences. Those created in the image of God should be treated with dignity and compassion, especially those seeking refuge from violence back home. We can do better than this.

The restraint police show when protestors are white never ceases to amaze me.

Congratulations, Pastor Raphael Warnock!

Jesus 2020. Confederate Flag. Noose. For many unbelievers, when they hear “Christian”, these images come to mind. This form of syncretism is one of the biggest apologetic challenges facing the church today. We must be clear about what Christianity isn’t as we share what it is.

I honestly hope the Church in America processes thoroughly what’s going on in our nation. You can’t restore what you won’t acknowledge is broken.

Went to Poplar Plaza office of Wanda Halbert, Shelby County Clerk to renew tags. 45 people waiting at 10A on a Tuesday: one clerk. Later, second clerk enters but instead of helping waiting customers, she scolds people for standing or sitting in the windowsills.

“If God’s way upsets our political alliances, then let’s crucify our political alliances.” Russell Moore #MLK50Conference

“We’re in a battle for the soul of America, and it’s not enough to admire Dr. King...to reduce him to a mere celebrity. It requires no commitment, no action. Those who value justice and equality must have the will & courage to follow him...ready to sacrifice.” Rev Jessie Jackson

Ashamed but not surprised to see 56 Tennessee lawmakers with heads up their asses. Statues commemorating Confederate officers have no place in my hometown. Proud to be a Memphian. x.com/memphisnews/st…

“By a strong hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery.” - Exodus 13:14

“O my Lord Jesus Christ, if I could be in heaven without thee, it would be a hell; and if I could be in hell, and have thee still, it would be a heaven to me, for thou art all the heaven I want.”

“In a sinful and dangerous world, almost all acts of wisdom require some measure of courage.” John Piper