On Sunday night, the annual Grammy awards aired on network television. The ceremony was punctured by real life, as a gritty videotaped message was broadcast to attendees at the glitzy … Continue reading A Study in Contrast
The Power of Music
As the war in Ukraine grinds on and the horror increases, the world is inspired by Ukrainian resolve. As I watch endless media accounts of intentional (it can no longer … Continue reading The Power of Music
From Defense to Offense
I went to seminary during the War in Vietnam. There, along with a small group of students, I publicly resisted that war. Part of my resistance included refusing to carry … Continue reading From Defense to Offense
Threading the Needle
I admit I am torn. My good friend and Intersections’ colleague Fred Johnson often says that the greatest distance lies between the head and the heart. It is in that … Continue reading Threading the Needle
Beware the Ballad in Your Head
Who cannot be inspired by what is happening in Ukraine? How do we measure the bravery and the perseverance of a people under brutal attack by a dictator who has … Continue reading Beware the Ballad in Your Head