Black Churches: Can White Churches Desegregate Sunday?

Our beautiful, historic mural in Galilee Baptist by Tommy Kemp. First, let me explain that I am not an expert on black churches. My experience is limited to a dozen or so black churches in East Texas. I sure never expected to join a historically black church. How in...

White Gal in a Black Church: How did THAT Happen?

As I drove by Galilee Baptist Church week after week I could feel His Holy Spirit gently nudging me to stop in. A white gal in a black church? Nope. Maybe some community activist type. Surely, not me “I’m too pigment-challenged for that church, Lord. They’re not gonna...

Racism Vs. Prejudice: Inspiring Bold and Noble Ideas

Find a simple, yet thorough history of our national anthem. The words we choose prove whether we prefer cowardly or courageous ideas. How do we, like our forefathers, embolden our children with noble ideas? For a perfect example, should we use the term racism vs....

A Call to Common Sense: Liberal, Conservative, AND Moderate?

Liberal, conservative, AND moderate? What do those words even mean anymore? Don’t you hate it when folks highjack words? Did you know you can be liberal, conservative, AND moderate? Simultaneously. Yep, and without swaying in the political wind, lacking...

Better Community Conversations: There is Hope (And Me On TV! 😳)

Can I handle a little stress? To talk about how to have better community conversations? You bet! We’re living in a time when better community conversations mean the difference between preserving freedom or losing it to anarchy. I’ve lived through enough...

Inspiring Through Music: Winning the Heart of Your Child

Miles Pike in concert, sharing and inspiring through music. A strong man. A devoted wife. Together, they are inspiring through music. Plus, winning the heart of their first-born, a responsive three-year old named Lilly. With Dad’s Day, I wanted to pass on some special...