Flights of Faith

Saturday, September 29, 2007

I wonder if John C. Calhoun would cringe at a Soulja Boy contest happening in his college or if he would smile at the latest minstrel performance?

Hard to know.

In any case, he wouldn't be my first choice for a posthumous interview.

Hmm...

Besides biblical folk, I think I'd go with Walt, Martin, Howard Thurman, Malcolm, Frederick, Sojourner, CS Lewis, Ralph Ellison, and W.E.B.

Just off the top of my head.

Friday, September 21, 2007



I love this cover and Micah 6:8.

Random, I know.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Illumination

I beam at her, my mother. I am twelve. The sunlight shines through our frayed beige curtains and gleams and glints up and down her auburn hair. My smile must reflect her beauty, I think. I smile harder. This home is my sanctuary. My mother, the protector. “Thank you, Jesus.” She whispers. Taking a break from her making of home and family, she praises her Christ. My Christ. Our Christ. The Man who she says gives her kindness, respect, patience, and love. He must dwell inside for her to live this way.

She still struggles though. She cries when I cry and hurts when I hurt. And she must cry by herself. I would hold her hand through the tears. I am twelve and strong. Not as strong as her or my father or my Christ. Yet, I am strong. I feel old, but I beam at her, my mother, and I am twelve again.

The New Language

Learn a new language and get a new soul. ~Czech Proverb

A different language is a different vision of life. ~Federico Fellini

The words changing my worldview:

Dismantle
Act
Inform
Critique
Love
Lovng Criitque
Affirm
Unity
Community
Diversity
Respect
Dialogue
Conversation
Equipped
Empower
Solidarity
Structure
Ally
Meaningful
Optimisic
Inclusive
Breakthrough
Egalitarian
Spirit
Soul
Spiritual
Presence
Align
Active
Action
Prayer
Belief
Hope
Trust
Faith

Learn 'em, love 'em, use 'em...if you want and if you're ready.

Friday, September 07, 2007

Fact

I am spilling over.

And so I write.

Watch.