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One White Woman’s ‘Woke’ List

January 23, 2019 By Leah D. Schade

What does it mean to “become woke” when addressing white privilege, racism, and white supremacy? How does this process unfold? Here’s one white woman’s reflection and list of suggestions. Read more

Kentucky, We Need to Talk About Our White Supremacist Problem

January 20, 2019 By Leah D. Schade

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The smug, taunting smile on his white face was so calm, so practiced, it looked as if he had been perfecting this look for years. Standing in I-dare-you close range to Nathan Phillips, the student grinned as his raucous peers shouted and jeered. Read more

Hi, I’m Leah. I’m a Recovering Racist.

January 19, 2019 By Leah D. Schade

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What do I mean by ‘recovering racist’? Is racism some kind of addiction? I believe it is. And it’s up to us as whitefolks to engage in this work of recovery and do it now. Read more

From Eco-Crucifixion to Eco-Resurrection

January 14, 2019 By Leah D. Schade

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Lexington Theological Seminary is now a Green Chalice seminary. We’re striving to be part of God’s eco-resurrection. Read more

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Sneak Preview, Pre-Order Today!

December 20, 2018 By Leah D. Schade

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Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide is now available for pre-order from Rowman & Littlefield! Here’s a sneak preview of this resource for equipping preachers to address the vital justice issues of our time. Read more

How ‘Entrapment’ Taught Me to be Honest: The Bulldog Story

December 16, 2018 By Leah D. Schade

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Spinning Michael Flynn’s lies as ‘entrapment’ reminded me of my own life lesson about honesty. This is a story about a bulldog, a leash, and an 80’s video game called ‘Pitfall.’ Read more

And on Earth – Peace: A Christmas Eve Ecological Reflection

December 13, 2018 By Leah D. Schade

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What would it mean for peace to be not just on Earth, as if it were just a stage for the human salvation drama, but actually within Earth? What would it mean for us to be partners with Earth in bringing about this peace? Read more

The Climate Crisis is Coming and is Already Here. So is Jesus.

November 27, 2018 By Leah D. Schade

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The climate crisis is upon us. This is an ‘all hands on deck’ moment for preachers. Our silence about climate and environmental issues is a form of theological malpractice that we must remedy. Read more

The Widow’s Mite? No, MIGHT! – Justice, Power, and the Widow

November 11, 2018 By Leah D. Schade

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It’s time to rethink the story about ‘the widow’s mite’ in Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4. The widow is not meant to be an object lesson for our stewardship sermons. Read more