Good Neighbor: A Tribute to Timothy Keller

On May 19, 2023 the Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller went to be with the Lord. Here are some of my thoughts in light of his passing.

Bittersweet – The Medicine of Ownership

Like the Mary Poppins song, "A Spoonful of Sugar", ownership is a medicine that needs help to go down. There are challenges that often make it hard to swallow, and benefits for those who choose to take it anyway.

Who Holds the Keys? – The Importance of Ownership

Many people today work under pressure, and focus of getting "results" while losing peace and joy. But through taking ownership they can leave this pressure behind, and work with a sense of worth, freedom, and love.

When Bad People Die

When those like Carolyn Bryant, Emmett Till's accuser, pass away, many wonder what happens to bad people after they die. Many also wonder what such deaths mean for the living. In this article I give my thoughts on these important questions.

That We Might Live: The Meaning of Eastertide

Easter is more than a day of celebration. It is a season of gratitude.

Welcome Back Robe!

After a hard loss in ministry, I had trouble wearing my Geneva gown. But after almost two years, I reclaimed my sense of call, and joyfully took it up again.

Upcoming Event: Jazzwerkstatt Bern Festival

Scotty J. Williams will take part in a panel discussion on the cultural appropriation and decolonization of jazz music.

Creole Melodies: Good Music For Black History Month

In addition to good books, Black History Month is a time for good music. Here are three great Black composers that everyone should learn about and listen to!

Beyond The Past: Three Amazing Books For Black History Month

Black history is more than what is has happened. It is what is happening now and what is to come. Here are three amazing works to check out for Black History Month!

Shukrani Libation: A Prayer of Thanksgiving for People of African Descent

Black life and the Black experience are more than pain and struggle. They are also filled with a deep joy that lead one to gratitude. This libation is a communal expression of thanksgiving for people of African descent for the joy of their life and experience throughout the ages.

Look, Listen, and Learn: How To Better Honor Martin Luther King Jr.

For many people MLK Day means hearing and thinking about the "I Have a Dream" speech. But here are three ways to better honor the man that this holiday is all about.

Tea Candle Kinara. Kwanzaa 2022-2023
A Different Kwanzaa

Each year I take part in educating others about Kwanzaa, but this year I am stepping away from teaching to focus on joy and rest.