Perhaps nothing is more personal or challenging in the life of faith than how we understand God in the face of suffering, loss and the death of a loved one. This June, I got to share how my faith sustains me in those times. At an academic conference. My first bit of summer travel was…
Writers will often say that we write our way into our stories. Or that, no matter the plan or outline, our stories or arguments unfold in the writing. That is definitely true for me. In the talk I gave in June entitled, “How Will Grandma Find Us?” I wrote myself into several new insights that…
It’s day 4 of returning to school and I’m toast already. Back-to-school for my teen. Yes, the kid has turned into a teenager, and despite my organization and preparation, I’m just not ready. The early early morning rising, the morning shuffle out the door to school, the checking “do you have the following things?” The…
Explaining religion to my child was harder than I thought. I understood how to be religious with my family. We sang our prayers, went to worship and dressed up. Lord knows that taking a baby to a church that was 45 minutes away was essentially a day trip with snacks and clothing changes. We talked…
Writers will often say that we write our way into our stories. Or that, no matter the plan or outline, our stories or arguments unfold in the writing. That is definitely true for me. In the talk I gave in June entitled, “How Will Grandma Find Us?” I wrote myself into several new insights that…
Choosing favorite books in one’s field is like asking who your favorite friends are. Good books change my perspective and – at times – transform my soul. Still, I’ve put together a short list of books I like to teach over and over again. Sisters in the Wilderness by Delores S. Williams This classic in…
Dr. Monica A. Coleman is an award-winning scholar, writer, and minister dedicated to the intersections of faith, social justice, and transformation. Through speaking, consulting, and writing, she empowers individuals and organizations to navigate change with purpose and integrity.
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