Ta-Nehisi Coates

  • What is Hope?

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    Prayer God of Hope, be with me, with us today. Inspire us, encourage us, stir us up that we might know you better. That we might love you better. That we might see you, among these friends, today. Amen. Introduction The format is simple. Some teaching, some talking, some summarizing, some homework. Questions Think of…

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  • The Wrong Question

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    We describe hope with the futility of optimism or as the paragon which keeps us alive. Rarely do we talk about what hope really is. My son asked to play tennis with me. And let’s be honest, the couch was comfortable. I just sat down. But… I said “Sure, Buddy!” and turned to his sister…

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