I wrote “A Gospel-Centered Approach to Race and Ethnicity” a few years back, but today it was published in the Journal of Sociology and Christianity sociologyandchristianity.org…

"A man's bookcase will tell you everything you'll ever need to know about him. A business-man has business books and a dreamer has novels and books of poetry. Most women like reading about love and a true revolutionary will have books about the minutiae of overthrowing the oppressor. A person with no books is inconsequential in a modern setting, but a peasant that reads is a prince in waiting." –Walter Mosley

“In a world that too often celebrates division, intercultural theology is an act of holy resistance.”

“If you have been foolish by exalting yourself or if you’ve been scheming, put your hand over your mouth.” ~ Proverbs 30:32 If only we, especially our politicians, would follow the wisdom of Proverbs

STL!!!

🚨 Klopp on the USA’s impressive World Cup opener: “This USA World Cup opener vs Paraguay is a masterclass in how a properly run country prepares for the biggest stage. Some love saying the United States don’t take football seriously. But the painful truth is this: even the level of seriousness and professionalism they bring to the game is still higher than what we see from some nations that claim football is their everything. Yes, they have many immigrants in the squad… but that’s not the main reason they’re a decent side. The real secret is the incredible platform, world-class training facilities, and development system they give these players. That’s the difference. Look at the result: they came out in the opening game and delivered a scoreline better than the previous three matches combined. Thatt can’t be luck. That’s preparation meeting opportunity. This is exactly why they are so proud to be hosting the World Cup. They are not just showing up to participate… they came to make a statement and put the world on notice.”

Yesterday was a perfect lazy day around my kid’s home after traveling all week (Zim👉SA👉NBO👉LON👉Chicago) Two naps, playing with the grandkids and a US World Cup win!!

THE EUROPEAN MIND IS STARTING TO COMPREHEND THAT THIS USMNT SIDE IS DIFFERENT. PUT SOME RESPECT ON THIS TEAM AND PLAYERS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

A telltale sign of an ignorant leader is failing to read books. Fiction builds empathy and imagination. Nonfiction boosts concentration and critical thinking. Not reading fuels mental stagnation. Leaders who “don't have time to read” are leaders who don't make time to learn.

“you’re more american if you’re not born over there bc you had the choice to choose and you chose america.” that is so powerful.

Brief touchdown in London town

Today, for my "Ministry Leadership and Design class," I'm interviewing someone who's been in ministry, and I've known a long, long time!

“Leadership in the Church has to be both missionary and pastoral. The separation of these from one another is always a distortion of churchmanship.” ~ Lesslie Newbigin from commentary on John 21

I've been trying to tell people for years. - Kenya was the "safe" place in Africa for the rich children of the world to come and work and play.. back during colonial days. - Once colonialism was over.. that didn't change, if anything it increased. More so with the continued portrayal of Kenya via Hollywood movies and series. - When people think of "traveling to Africa" they first think of Kenya, not Tanzania or South Africa. Again.. thanks to Hollywood. - Kenya has always been aligned with the centers of Money in the world, i.e. New York and London. - Kenya is still the "real Africa" unlike South Africa, with more of the practical problems the rest of the continent faces.. while also having enough of the amenities that South Africa offers. - It's always been stable, with a stable business environment, with strong judicial oversight of business structures. All of these things make it the go to spot in Africa for any Ivy League grad with a bright idea. It's also a badge of honor on any Western CV to have done time in Kenya. South Africa and other places.. less so.

The Spain national team is forever going to change Chattanooga and its global soccer footprint. This was already a great soccer city. Now, the best football team in the world is here. Being host to a World Cup winner would launch soccer and Chattanooga to a new stratosphere.

Such an encouraging day yesterday at the @thirdmill Institute graduation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Antonee Robinson with an absolute 🔥 golazo to even things against Germany for #USMNT!

An easy way to get unstuck is to get up and take a walk. We generate more creative ideas during and after walking outdoors—and even on a treadmill facing a blank wall. Divergent thinking rarely happens when we're tethered to a desk. Moving our bodies frees our minds.

I’m here in Zimbabwe wondering what is going on???

Meeting Zimbabwean Thirdmill Seminary students in the flesh brought joy to my heart this morning!!

A quiet evening in Eswatini 🇸🇿