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The how in responding is two-fold. One part is the practical component of what to do or say. The other is the ethos with which you carry out the response. It’s important to ask yourself what boundaries you are unwilling to cross. For example, Prov 10:21 says, “The lips of the righteous nourish many.” If this is a part of your ethos, ask yourself, “Are my words intended to nourish, or am I using them for some other purpose?” Another example from James 2:12-13, “Speak and act a

1. Nothing happens in a vacuum. Life always exists in context. We are at this critical juncture on immigration because both parties have failed to collaborate on a comprehensive plan for the last two to three decades. Both parties have used immigration as political fodder to leverage narratives against the other. Polarization, driven by the pursuit of power, is degrading our government, our nation, and ourselves. 2. The poorly managed influx of immigrants during the previous

In our Cultural Agility Training, we introduce a tool called “DIR” in our workshops, which stands for Describe, Interpret, Respond. The brain and emotions must be slowed down. It takes a lot of discipline. It is a “practice that must be practiced” over and over again. Time is needed to consider all that has happened and various perspectives. Without intentional disruption, we skip this step, interpret instantly, and respond prematurely. Those quick-stepped responses cause rel

Why don’t we see the same thing when we’re looking at the same thing? Minneapolis has once again become a focal point in the national spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Massive fraud within parts of the Department of Human Services. Massive fraud within parts of the Somali community. Massive influx of ICE agents. Massive deportation efforts. And massive amounts of polarizing rhetoric surrounded the clash between ICE agents and citizens, especially surrounding the shooting a

I am so grateful for your engagement and generosity as we finish our fourth year of ministry at Catalyst for Harmony. There is much to celebrate this year and look forward to in the year ahead.

Jesus knows the depth of despair, and he sees and feels yours. When Jesus was crucified, all seemed lost; weeping lasted through a long, dark night, but joy came in the morning.

The world around us is watching and wondering what abiding in Jesus and striving to live in likeness to him looks like.

What a year it has been for Catalyst! This year, we were blessed to witness growth, impact, and transformation in countless ways.

This was my second Sankofa experience, so where do I start?

"Every email in the world is actually read out of context. Let that idea sink in…

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Romans 14:1 (NIV84)     There’s a significant gap...

Being consistent in our conduct is a tall order. What does it look like?

Essentially, it's about what it takes to live in relationships with others such that it promotes flourishing for all.

Culture answers a question we don’t even know we’re asking: How?

Thank you! I am so grateful for your engagement and generosity as we finish our second year of ministry at Catalyst for Harmony. We've...