The Half Has Never Been Told is on the short list of books that have changed my life. It invites readers to see slavery as “America’s Original Sin” (as Jim Wallis’ new book calls it) and to recognize slavery’s effects … Continue reading
Growing up Southern Baptist, I was accustomed to a somewhat informal worship service in that there were no robes except in the choir, no processional except maybe at the Christmas pageant, no candle lighting except on Christmas Eve or for a … Continue reading
The Lenten call to “survey the wondrous cross” is no small task. We each carry assumptions about Jesus and the Cross that sometimes act as foundational underpinnings to faith and other times act as barriers to deeper understanding and devotion. … Continue reading
Survey the Wondrous Cross For Lent 2016 Highland will use the theme Survey the Wondrous Cross. Taken from the title of a classic hymn, our theme invites a continual examination of how we are transformed by the image of Jesus on … Continue reading
Someone pointed out that the church’s approval of staff realignment was not reported in our newsletter. I regret the oversight, but am grateful for the chance to address our new alignment. You can see the first use of the new … Continue reading
Lent approaches. For some, Lent is a new or still strange season in the church year. As such, I hope it is a profound discovery for you! Lent is, simply, the run-up to Holy Week and Easter which invites serious … Continue reading
Community Dialogue on Race, Slavery, and A Way Forward featuring Edward Baptist, author of The Half Has Never Been Told Monday, February 29, 7:00 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church Secure reservations here All citizens of Louisville are asked to read … Continue reading