Advent in all its terror If we remove the difficult facts of history leading up to Jesus’ birth, the story loses its...

“We need, perhaps now more than ever, to wrestle with the brutality of Advent.”

– @ynpierce.bsky.social

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And they are doing it in alphabetical order, with three a day, so you can scroll back and see your favorite authors! 😇

A guiding question that is always appropriate to ask: what impact does this have on the "least of these," the most vulnerable among us?

It's so good!

This is heartbreaking.

A plague a’ both houses!

Walter Brueggemann: In Memory Walter Brueggemann passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Tia, his sons, James and John, and their families. To read his online biography, click here.…

I'm sorry to hear this news. His "Prophetic Imagination" is still a work I return to again and again.

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Author Judith Weisenfeld unpacks historic links between religion, race and psychiatry (RNS) — Psychiatrists in the late 19th century were ‘lending the authority of medicine to pathologize one of the central sources of community and connection and ability to survive,’ she said.

Princeton University scholar Judith Weisenfeld has long studied the role of religion and race in America — but it wasn’t until recently that she discovered their historical and troubling intersection with psychiatry.
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Thankful to ‪@uscatholic.bsky.social‬ for their review of my new book.

Blessed to have been well-loved and well-mothered. #HappyMothersDay

Trump Abruptly Fires Librarian Of Congress Carla Hayden Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president.

Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

"This is the peace of the risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions." Beautiful words to hear from Pope Leo XIV.

Strong thoughts about who they believe will serve Christendom well, in such a time as this. Having a significant number of international students, there's lots of regional banter as well.

Nothing like being at a religious institution during a papal conclave. People have OPINIONS!

Deeply grateful for this excerpt from my new book, accompanied by an incredibly beautiful illustration from Diana Ejaita. @christiancentury.bsky.social

I've been enjoying reading your thoughts about the death of the pope and the possibilities of this new papacy. Can't wait to hear what you think once we have some white smoke.

“Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.” #BlessedAssurance

The Wounds Are the Witness w/ Yolanda Pierce - A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast Special Guest:Dr. Yolanda Pierce, Dean of Vanderbilt University Divinity School & Author of The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and HealingQuestion of the Week:Conv...

Had a great conversation about my new book "The Wounds are the Witness" with A Matter of Faith Presby Podcast @pcusa.bsky.social. Check it out here: amatteroffaith.buzzsprout.com/1648090/epis...

There is a mental fatigue and physical exhaustion to all of this ~ gestures broadly at the dumpster fire of our world ~ that even a good night's sleep cannot help.

It was never *just* an Easter speech. On this #ResurrectionSunday, I'm deeply grateful for the elders who taught me; a childhood pastor who encouraged me; and the fullness of time which matured my faith. Risen, indeed!

The cruelty and chaos of it all is exactly the point.

We see you! Hold the floor a little longer.

Thank you @booker.senate.gov

I just asked my doctor if I can get the Shingles vaccine early. I want ALL the things.

Poem from Lucille Clifton which reads: "they ask me to remember, but they want me to remember their memories, and I keep on remembering mine."

Of course they are coming for the Blacksonian. We knew this would happen, but we also know there are some things you can't destroy.

I'm so glad to hear she's enjoying it!

Find the Healers Almost two years ago, Yolanda Pierce moved to Nashville to become dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School. This was and is intensely good news. In Dr. Pierce, Nashv…

Delighted to share this interview about my newest book in conversation with Humanities Tennessee/Chapter 16. Find the Healers | Chapter 16: chapter16.org/find-the-hea...

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Arlington Cemetery website drops links for Black, Hispanic, and women veterans The Arlington National Cemetery website "unpublished" links to material about Black, Hispanic and women veterans.

"The website for Arlington National Cemetery "unpublished" links to lists of notable graves, walking tours and educational material pertaining to Black, Hispanic and women veterans, as well as some Medal of Honor recipients." taskandpurpose.com/news/arlingt...

It's a cult. SMH...