Rev. Dr. King on Action
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Heart’s Cry
By David Ramos As part of my new role as the head of a school I make rounds visiting classes and teachers. Yesterday I heard one teacher use an interesting anecdote; she described how parents are able to distinguish the cry of their child playing among other children. While not a parent myself I remembered …
New Gen Viz?
"Could synergy not create a new script for the next generation–one that is more geared to service and contribution; one that is less adversarial, less selfish; one that is more open, more trusting, more giving; one that is less defensive, less protective, less political; one that is more loving and caring, and less possessive and …
Making the Rough Places Smooth
By David Ramos Last Saturday I watched one of those home improvement shows and it featured a couple who wanted to make their home look like a Spanish mission. They didn’t know how to do it nor did they have the resources to make it happen, however, along came this show that would make their …
Pneumatological Nostalgia
By David Ramos Last Sunday I ministered at a Spanish Eastern District Hispanic Assemblies of God Church in West New York, New Jersey. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Eleazer Garcia was a dear old friend of mine who watched me grow up, not only on my block as a youth, but also as …
Waves of Glory
By David Ramos They raised their hands, they danced in circles, they cried on the altar in utter abandon, they lay prostrate on the floor for what seemed like an hour, who are these people? Well, they are the members of my church. Now this isn’t anything new for me, I grew up in charismatic …
Into the Drop Zone
By David Ramos In life there are times when we must take a leap of faith, a step into the unknown. The unknown can be scary, it can be full of both pleasant and not so pleasant surprises, but if we are to engage the adventure of life, we must be willing to take these …
From the Inferno to the Pulpit: Break Dancing and the Art of Cultural Hermeneutics
From the Inferno to the Pulpit: Break Dancing and the Art of Cultural Hermeneutics By David Ramos Flashback: The year is 1978, my older brother is joining the Marines and my father allows me to go with him for his going away party to a club—a real club—the Inferno in New York City. I just …
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Apologies
For the faithful, I apologize for not posting lately. Anger, frustration and transition kept me from these pages. Keep my wife and I in your prayers and all those in New Orleans and surrounding states, as we fly out tomorrow morning to Florida when Hurricane Katrina is scheduled to hit ground.
LPAC to Host Seminar Addressing Race
On September 8, 2005, the Latino Pastoral Action Center will be hosting a conference and Panel entitled, The Politics of Race in Evangelical America. The keynote speaker will be President and CEO of Nueva Esperanza, the Rev. Luis Cortes. Refreshments will be served in the morning. Location: Latino Pastoral Action Center Urban Ministry Complex 14 …