Some people never see injustice in the world or even in their daily lives. Perhaps it's because there is lack of education or understanding on how to recognize it? Or maybe it's because we can become too focused on our own lives? It's when we become inwardly focused on our own lives a blind spot is created to what's going on in our community, country, and around the world. It seems as though there is a natural predisposition not to see anything we don't want to, aren't expecting, or can't explain. Or perhaps it's an attitude of injustice is somebody else's problem ? Injustice can be ignored because it's not our problem? Or we hold this belief that someone else will handle it, we don't need to get personally involved. What if you found yourself not being able to ignore the injustice, oppression, and marginalization that people in our community, in country, and around the world face? It is my belief that awareness is the first ste...
"Getting out of town" has always been a favorite activity of mine. I've had unique opportunities to travel around the country and the world throughout my life. So being an ordained United Methodist Pastor and "traveling" to different contexts, interacting with a variety of people, and hearing their stories throughout my life only brings excitement. This blog works to share my thoughts about life and ministry as a young clergy serving at Hyde Park Community UMC in Cincinnati, Ohio.