Read about Jim’s ride along with IMPD, a new prayer group for businessmen, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our July 2019 newsletter.
The Vulnerability of Trust
My granddaughter was making a deal with her younger brother regarding a swimming competition they were about to undertake at the community pool. I had suggested that the smaller child get some kind of handicap so their race would be more fair and after much negotiation, she said to him, “now draw that up and…Continue reading The Vulnerability of Trust
Brishon Bond: Waiting Time
In 2017 I wrote a blog about Brishon Bond and a conversation he had with Jim at our first meeting on racism in Indianapolis. They talked about phrases like “black lives matter” and “white privilege” and how those terms can mean different things to different people. Go to Page 6 to see the conversation. Brishon…Continue reading Brishon Bond: Waiting Time
Newsletter: June 2019
Read about Jeff Henderson’s powerful keynote address at this year’s Indianapolis Urban League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day luncheon, Citizen 7 Indy, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our June 2019 newsletter.
Beards, they grow on you
“Beards, they grow on you” -Author unknown In 2 Samuel 10, King David had sent his envoys into foreign territory. Their reception was not friendly. They were seized, their beards were cut off, and clothes cut short. David’s reply upon hearing the news? “Stay there until your beards have grown back.” OK. Clearly, David didn’t…Continue reading Beards, they grow on you
Jesus Would Be So Proud
I found this special pronouncement online next to a picture of Jesus. Here it is: “You are going to Hell if you are not a member of our FREE online church The True Body of Christ Restored. You can access our entire webs without being a member.” I’m no expert, and normally, I won’t be…Continue reading Jesus Would Be So Proud
Newsletter: May 2019
Read about Jim Cotterill’s post on LinkedIn that has received more than 700 likes and almost 36,000 views, Christian Theological Seminary’s Faith and Action Push Back Poverty event, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our May 2019 newsletter.
“If You really have a plan for us…”
How many of us have looked to the heavens and said these words. “Lord, if you really have a plan for us,” heal our child, help me with this debt, make the flooding stop, save my marriage. You name it, we’ve asked. These two kids got a quick and amazing answer when they said those…Continue reading “If You really have a plan for us…”
The Trash Man Cometh
Motivational speaker Wayne Dyer said that a lot of people drag a big bag of muck around with them everywhere they go. It is the rotted accumulation of all the disappointment, frustration, unfair things, and loss that they have experienced in their lives. Sometimes it even holds difficulties faced by past generations. So, they walk…Continue reading The Trash Man Cometh
Newsletter: April 2019
Read about the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards, our Partner of the Month, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our April 2019 newsletter.