Not all too long ago, our wonderfully diverse classroom would have been impossible.
I sat staring at the screen. Images of skin tones and crowds of people blurred the page; a courageous, booming voice seemed to fill the silent room where I sat. I had come face to face with these words before, but not like this. They’d never shaken me like this. The sound of him echoing … Continue reading Not all too long ago, our wonderfully diverse classroom would have been impossible.
How are you waiting for Jesus to arrive?
The leaves have danced off the trees and the turkey is cold again; in its place comes the Christmas season. Here comes a herald of holly and gift wrap, of warm greetings and jingle bells. On our drive beneath the Tennessee sunset on our way to a small Thanksgiving dinner a couple days ago, advent … Continue reading How are you waiting for Jesus to arrive?
What if a refugee asks, “Who did you vote for?”
I’ve been asked a couple times over the last few weeks, “Who did you vote for?” Not by my American friends. No, they’ve probably already assumed who I voted for. Most would choose the thrill of speculation over just asking the question. My refugee students are different though. They’re not afraid to ask. They’ve not … Continue reading What if a refugee asks, “Who did you vote for?”
Church, even if you lose, you’re still on the winning side.
Tuesday is coming. Americans sprawled from the east to the west coasts will watch as ballots are counted. State by state, county by county, polling location by polling location, one by one. I imagine there will be an array of feelings sweep across the nation as the numbers inch higher and higher. Some will celebrate … Continue reading Church, even if you lose, you’re still on the winning side.
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Hi, I’m Brianna. I work with refugees in Nashville. I’m married to Travis, and we spend our free time playing with the cats, making coffee, or hiking.
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