I spoke with friends David Ham and Keith Reynolds to discuss how to generate empathy and compassion in our communities. What sort of environment allows us to be authentic with one another? What should we prioritize when those from different cultures and races are experiencing pain? What does it mean to live in each other's context? What are the different types of silence and can silence be a sign of anything else than absence? This is part 1 of a two-part conversation.

This is part 2 of a two-part conversation. I spoke with friends David Ham and Keith Reynolds as we shared in an organic, open-hearted way about how we can generate empathy and compassion in our communities. What sort of environment allows us to be authentic with one another? What should we prioritize when those from different cultures and races are experiencing pain? What does it mean to live in each other's context? What are the different types of silence and can silence be a sign of anything else than absence? To watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3iNuBCoyNA&t=552s

This is a recorded conversation among friends who shared formative years of being trained at Elim Bible School & College. As discussions about race are happening around the country, the four of us decided to take a moment sharing and listening to one another speak about our experiences at Bible school, particularly the experiences of black students as a minority group.

In memory of Bruce Raiford (November 28, 1955 - March 25, 2018). Everyone the Father gives to me will come to me; I will never turn away from anyone who believes in me. He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give new life to our mortal bodies through his indwelling Spirit. My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope. You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. This is a live recording of a Saturday night worship service with DreamHouse, our local church in Newport News, VA with Scott Crowder (vocals, guitar, kick drum), Bruce Raiford (backing vocals) & Dennis Lee (bass).