I have a tendency to avoid conflict at all cost.  I believe I have a basic desire to have inner stability and peace of mind. Seriously, my favorite scripture is Philippians 4:7. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NASB) Growing up with multiple siblings, there was quite a few arguments. You know like, who was going to control the tv or who was going to sit in the front sit – real life issues.  I’m kidding.  And many times I remember what I was doing in those scenarios when an…

In response to racism, injustice and systemic oppression. I lament our brokenness.  I lament that worth is being defined by a color.  I lament that my anger and grief cannot always be expressed.  I lament that each hashtag create more numbness and less hope.  I lament that after all of this, so many will never change.  I lament that my emotions are met with skewed facts and not empathy.  I lament our brokenness.  I lament that this brokenness causes us to implement demonic ways of comparison, oppression and division. I lament that the world I dream of may only become…