If It’s Only a Southern Story, We’ve Missed It
Recently, a colleague I deeply respect led a group through Montgomery and Selma, and on to the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana. I’m grateful for that kind of leadership. Truly. Those…
Proposed Amendments to the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence begins with an extraordinary claim: that all men are created equal. It was a promise the nation neither kept nor understood completely, including among the men…
Stew for the Soul: Brunswick, Burgoo, and Booyah as America’s Communal Comfort Food
My first experience of Brunswick Stew came at a place that defied easy description – somewhere off the beaten path between Jackson and Milner, Georgia, far off any highway, and…
From Certainty to Wonder: The Preaching Journey of Dr. John L. Kipp
From certainty to wonder. From explanation to exploration. From theological system to spiritual journey. This is the arc of John L. Kipp’s preaching career, a long and faithful vocation that…
Learning Fairness: How Hal Warheim Taught Me to Stand for Justice
I was rifling through old seminary papers the other day – looking for something entirely different – when I came across a copy of an old speech entitled A Prophecy…
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Southern Rock: A Genre That Speaks to My Soul
Southern rock isn't just a genre of music for me; it's a deep connection to the heart and soul of where I come from. It's a blend of rock 'n'…