On Friday, July 10, 2020, I had to say goodbye to the first person who ever loved me. I wasn’t ready. She was fierce, opinionated, and strong. She was kind, compassionate, and courageous. She was a life-long learner and an avid reader and lover of jazz music. She was a great cook and always made…
All the Nations
I listened to a podcast on my commute to work yesterday titled “Jim Wallis in Conversation: Revealing Ways to Bridge the Divide.” In Episode 1, he interviews his friend, Rev. William Barber in a conversation about systemic racism, Christianity, American politics, and movements that are making a difference in the world. I’ve heard snippets of…
Relocating
Just under a year ago, we moved to a new home. There are only about eight miles between the former home and this one, but the process of moving was still daunting and exhausting — all the boxes, all the tape, all the cleaning and organizing, and purging. At the same time, it was exciting,…
People are asking…
Today I had a former fellow Methodist congregant ask me about Islam, sharia, and hadith. There are a lot of sources for such information, and I’m thankful that he asked me. Here is my response: “To get you started, I will begin by considering hadith. First, hadith is trickier than the Qur’an, because it is…
Arabic Lessons
Grad school. Arabic lessons. Word nerd. Definitions.
Only in America
Camping. International visitors. A lost purse. And a miracle. Only in America.
Why blog? Why true story? Why now?
Storytelling. Truth. American religious history. Contemporary political events.
Estevanico, Explorer
Explorer. African. Muslim. 16th century. North America.
