As we prepare for the holidays, some of us have a nagging feeling that the conversation might, and maybe should, turn to the current political realities our country is struggling through right now. But if you have a politically divided family this can be very scary.  For many families discussions have slowly begun to feel … Continue reading Guide for Political Conversations in a Politically Divided Family: Holiday Edition →

Uprooting Injustice at CCDA and Working Towards a Better Future

by Irene Cho

There was a lot that happened at the CCDA National Conference – blessed and prophetic messages and workshops, disruption from the outcries of previous staffers who bravely came forward with their stories, and possible hope as things move forward. I have been attending, supporter of, partner with CCDA for the last 12 years. It is … Continue reading Uprooting Injustice at CCDA and Working Towards a Better Future →

Voting Will End Injustice & Other Lies We Tell People of Color

by Naiomi Gonzalez

Now that the election cycle is over-I can breathe a little again. No, not in terms of agitating for change, I am going to continue to do that via my studies, the causes I support, my writing, etc. But I can breathe a little in regards to the blatantly manipulative tactics directed at people of … Continue reading Voting Will End Injustice & Other Lies We Tell People of Color →

Encouragement from a Pastor who Nearly died by Suicide

by Steve Austin

Hey God? I sure could use some grace today. Anxiety is eating me alive. It feels like it is corroding me from the inside out. And I hate it. I hate it so damn much. I don’t think I can do this anymore! If you’re there, I could really use some help. When my heart … Continue reading Encouragement from a Pastor who Nearly died by Suicide →

Christians Need to Stop Making Scapegoats Pay for Our Mistakes

by Stephanie Bliese

Once the news of yet more Roman Catholic priestly abuse of women and children exploded out of Pennsylvania (much less the steady trickle flowing out of the rest of the world), I knew that it was all too painful. The church would have to turn on someone to blame. As piece after post after tweet … Continue reading Christians Need to Stop Making Scapegoats Pay for Our Mistakes →

Our Bodies Were Not Designed To Process Collective Trauma Alone

by Patrick Dougherty

Many of us are experiencing an overwhelming amount of collective turmoil, chaos and trauma in the world today and are feeling adrift when trying to figure out how to cope with it all. For some of us, the social fabric that held us together feels like it is being torn apart, more and more every … Continue reading Our Bodies Were Not Designed To Process Collective Trauma Alone →