


Reflections on “The Rethinking Privilege” Series
This year the institute launched a new devotional titled Wisdom for the Journey. I did this because too often we ignore the spiritual dimensions of social justice work and fail to make meaningful connections between the gospel and our work in the world. The prophetic...
Rethinking Privilege Part Three
In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there have to be...
Rethinking Privilege Part Two
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your...
Rethinking Privilege Part One
I have been thinking about the relationship between privilege and stewardship. I worship and serve in churches that talk about stewardship in limited ways. Stewardship’s focus varies from one’s spiritual gifts to their finances or time. This focus reflects the...