Posts in category Christian Thought

In this post RAAN contributor, Cyril Chavis, Jr, recaps an article from Karen Ellis on urban disciple makers.

In the second part of this two-part series, Keith Echols explores the age-old question regarding Christmas. Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

In the first part of this two-part series, Keith Echols explores the age-old question regarding Christmas. Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

We all love the phrase “engaging culture,” but what does it really look like? Using a Trinitarian framework, Alicia Rollins explores three potential avenues of engagement.

How should a Christian approach work in a secular workplace? Is there really a sacred/secular divide in our work? Princeton Marcellis offers three tips.

Each of us will experience the loss of a loved one, but Ekemini Uwan reminds us that there’s a death that leads to life.

Last month, I had the pleasure of listening to Pastor Baucham deliver this message. It was extremely encouraging and helpful. I think it will bless …

One of the advantages of living in a free society is that parents have multiple options for how they can educate their children, including enrolling …

I am ignorant. I have a confession to make. Until a few months ago, I was almost entirely ignorant of the issues addressed here on …

Much has been said about universal healthcare. In my view, it is clearly in line with the theistic core values upon which this nation was …

The Situation I recently found myself providing a particular service to a group of people in a multicultural setting. After going about my duties I …

Editor’s Note: This is an unofficial addition to a much needed conversation taking place at christenacleveland.com entitled “Black to School: African-American Voices at Christian University”, …

The opening plenary session of the November 2012 Facing Race conference reveals the danger of seeking racial justice without first seeking God. The opening speaker, Rinku …

I recently read an article by Dr. Boyce Watkins entitled “Dr. Boyce: Paula Deen Loves Black People the Way an Owner Loves a Pet.” Although …

Seven years ago I walked onto the campus at Fuller Theological Seminary completely unaware of what to expect. I’d already gotten some ill-fated advice from …

Today is Juneteenth. June 19, 1865 commemorates the day when the Emancipation Proclamation that declared all slaves free was announced to citizens in the state of …

Almost six years ago, I watched my bride walk down an aisle prepared to join me in an exchange of vows and a life of …

Who would have thought a Cheerios commercial could spark racial rage? A recently released ad for the classic American cereal featured a White mother, a Black …

How do you respond when you are racially profiled? Maybe this has never happened to you, but it happens to me all the time. The …

In the 1970’s, I visited a picturesque Philadelphia neighborhood of well-kept row-homes owned by middle-class Black folk. Noticing a forest of “for sale” signs littering the …