Author: Kevin Murriel
Race: The Newest Old Issue Confronting American Christian Life by Kevin Murriel
August 22, 2018
Several weeks ago [2015] I attended a conference in Houston, Texas that targeted ministry with large churches. Throughout the conference…
Advent Classic: Why I Need Jesus by Kevin Murriel
November 30, 2017
As unpopular as it may seem the reality of Advent is that it doesn’t need to occur in the best of circumstances.
The Fallacy of a White Liberation Theology by Kevin Murriel
October 19, 2016
So strong is this ideology among many white church leaders, those in theological circles, and some in society, that it rings loudly of “White Liberation!” suggesting that acknowledging ones’ privilege has liberated the individual from the bondage of systems that work on their behalf. I am concerned with the white Christian who wants to do something prophetic like telling other white people in their churches that they are privileged while at the same time only communing with white people.
Why I Need Jesus: An Advent Reflection by Kevin Murriel
December 7, 2015
As unpopular as it may seem the reality of Advent is that it doesn’t need to occur in the best of circumstances. In fact, Jesus was born in the midst of terrorism and heinous acts against human life.
A Conversation About “Breaking The Color Barrier”: Interview with Kevin Murriel
July 8, 2015
I contend that when people come together without anger and with love and “life together” as the end goal, churches will be healthier and people will find that they have more in common.
Honoring The Martyrs Of Emanuel AME by Kevin Murriel
June 20, 2015
Racial reconciliation calls people to have “out of the ordinary” moments frequently. It challenges our social and spiritual status quo. One response to the tragedy at Mother Emanuel should be for churches to have more “out of the ordinary” moments with people of a different race around conversations that make us uncomfortable. It is the best way forward.
Race: The Newest Old Issue Confronting American Christian Life by Kevin Murriel
June 1, 2015
What he and I understand is that we are the Church–one, holy, apostolic, and universal–and our witness demands that we live in these intentional, uncomfortable relationships and lead the difficult conversations about the race problem.
The Power Of A Resurrection Day “Selfie” by Kevin Murriel
April 8, 2015
What makes us think we can make such an audacious request? The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Believing in a miracle, a rationally unexplainable occurrence, takes exactly what Tillich describes–a faith that transcends our comprehension without excluding our consciousness. In other words, we should know what we are asking for but not expect the miracle to come in ways we can understand. This is the great mystery and power of our faith.