Blog posts for Justice
Empowerment Hope Justice Uncategorized
Little House on the Pandemic
When I hear the word “pioneer,” I think of Rosa Parks, John Glenn, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Whether on the frontiers of racial justice, space, or the Midwestern … Read More
All You Need is Love, a Tiara, and a Cupcake
How do you hold on to hope in the midst of despair? To answer that question, you can read the seven trillion self-help books on Amazon, or you … Read More
Be Like the Little Children
I was awakened this morning by the sound of helicopters overhead. Turning on the news, I heard that the Macy’s flagship store had been vandalized – just three … Read More
Judgment and Forgiveness Justice Kindness
We’re in the Same Boat, Brother
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. I love a good blues tune. Part of my affection is driven by the melodies, but it’s the lyrics … Read More
A Veteran’s Day Message
This message by my husband, Carl T. Solberg, Vietnam Veteran, was also given as a sermon in 2011 at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in NYC ( www.mabcnyc.org ) … Read More
Check Your Weapons at the Door
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column for GateHouse Media. I had an unfortunate collision on my motorcycle . . . with a bug. You … Read More
It Takes Heat to Bring the Grace II
This is part two of a two-part series about finding blessings in the midst of pain. It was featured as a nationally syndicated column with GateHouse Media. In my last column, I … Read More
Where Can I Buy a Dragon?
I’ve preached for twenty years and this sermon may be the one of which I am most proud. It is my fiery response to the Southern Baptist Church’s refusal to … Read More
Justice Kindness Religion and Spirituality
WINTER IS COMING: A Study of Holy Week and Game of Thrones
This column was preached as the Palm Sunday sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in NYC as well as featured by Baptist News Global. It’s finally here! The last season … Read More