Howard Thurman (1899-1981) has been called our nation’s Prophet of Soul. His maternal grandmother, who had been a slave, perhaps had the greatest influence on his life. Thurman was a theologian, philosopher, educator, and civil rights leader. His theology of radical nonviolence provided the basis for Dr. Martin Luther King,… Continue reading
[I want to preface our hearing of the Scripture today with some clarifying remarks. As many of you know, the personal name for God in the Hebrew Scriptures is Yahweh. That was the covenantal name revealed to Israel and cherished by God’s people. By the time of Jesus, this name… Continue reading
Do not follow where the path may lead. Follow God, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail. I came across this quote many years ago. I have no idea who is responsible for the pithy manner in which this wisdom has been expressed, but it struck me… Continue reading
