Category Archives: Violence

Racism Needs A Vaccine

Posted on June 4, 2020 by mondaysatthealtar

Amid the global crisis of COVID-19 is a parallel and equally deadly pandemic—racism…now our nation is at a tipping point. Continue reading →

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My Tenth #PrayerofChristmas

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mondaysatthealtar

Today we lift up our nation to You. In so many ways, we are in trouble and in need of help, O God. Continue reading →

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My Ninth #PrayerofChristmas

Posted on January 2, 2020 by mondaysatthealtar

Help us to see others as You see them and then do what we can to make sure their lives and circumstances reflect Your vision. Continue reading →

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My Sixth #PrayerofChristmas

Posted on December 30, 2019 by mondaysatthealtar

Let Your love flow in such a way that it produces joy in our homes, peace in our communities and justice in the world! Continue reading →

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Not So Easily Broken: A Week On the Breaking Plantation

Posted on May 22, 2019 by mondaysatthealtar

There’s something especially cruel, horrific even, about a breaking plantation…as if slavery itself wasn’t cruel enough. You see, breaking plantations are where they sent the slaves who kept trying to run away. On the grounds of this one where I’ve … Continue reading →

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Please Stop Silencing Me or A Tale of Two Women Victims

Posted on February 29, 2016 by mondaysatthealtar

I had planned to post about today being a bonus day on the calendar—February 29th, Leap Day! I’m more excited about it this year than I remember being before. An extra day, extra time to get things done. My prayers have … Continue reading →

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I’m with Rachel…Until

Posted on December 28, 2015 by mondaysatthealtar

This week I thought I might write about something light-hearted or humorous. It’s the last Monday of 2015 and since life is filled with challenges and comedic moments, I thought it would be good to spread some laughter at the end of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Herod at Christmas, Terror and All

Posted on December 22, 2015 by mondaysatthealtar

[W]hile Christ’s birth is a romance about God’s great love for God’s people, it is also a story about a decree, a massacre, about principalities and powers and rulers of wickedness in high places. Continue reading →

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