Haitian Adventists & Halloween
Whether Halloween or anything similar was ever discussed during my childhood in Haiti in the 1980s is not something that immediately comes to mind. I have no early memories of […]
Why Playing Gospel Music at Work Isn’t the Same as Playing Secular Music
Imagine this: It’s Monday morning. You’ve just exited your car, still immersed in the lingering rhythms of Hot 97, a station you’ve loyally followed since the 90s. As you make […]
VP Debate Reaction
With my eldest running around the room and my soon-to-be one-year-old comfortably settled on my lap, I tuned in for the much-anticipated vice presidential debate. It certainly didn’t match the […]
Eric Adams: A Mayor on the Brink or a Political Target?
By now, Eric Adams has been eulogized by much of the New York media. Being accused of benefiting from and giving kickbacks to representatives of a foreign power would make […]
Communion Reflection: From Personal Preparation to Collective Unity
It was Communion Sabbath. I donned a large white bowtie, the same one I first wore for my ordination in 2022—a purchase from Etsy that turned out larger than anticipated. […]