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Leadership
Exiles in America: Musings on Racial Injustice, Civil Unrest, and the Church
I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, where I attended an all-white private prep school, played golf at a white country club, and was...
Ahmaud Arbery and John Murrell: Personal Reflections on Injustice, History, and Hope
As the leader of a global movement, I make it a point not to comment on national issues. However, as has been the case with many other current...
A Time of Unimaginable Joy: Celebrating Easter in the Midst of COVID-19
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—Yesterday, I spoke at the Every Nation office devotional (via GoogleMeet), and on the same day, my son, William, spoke (via...
Family
Christmas Trees, Tangled Lights, and Great Joy
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—Last night, I begrudgingly embarked on the annual tradition of setting up our family Christmas tree. I say begrudgingly because...
Parenting Lessons from the World’s Busiest Father
DETROIT, MICHIGAN—This weekend I was in Detroit ministering with Bishop Marvin Winans at Perfecting Church, a great church in a great city. I’ll...
Parenting Lessons from a Funeral
Me with the Fabregas family at the funeral. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—This past weekend Deborah, William (my oldest son), and I spoke at a parenting...
Books
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