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Our Unity is Critical

November 25, 2016 By Alecia Baptiste Leave a Comment

I’ve been spending a lot of time reading and listening to Christian’s response to this election. It’s quite interesting.  As we all know this election has most of the country polarized.  And so is the church.  When I read  comments like, “How can a Christian vote for____?”, I get so annoyed!  Why do so quickly question each other’s identity?  Do we become sons and daughters of the Living God because we vote for the “right” candidate? Is that what makes us a Christian?  Do we somehow become unsaved because we vote for the “wrong” candidate?  I think most of us are very clear about the answer to these questions. Jesus did ALL of the work.  We simply receive the extravagant gift he offers.

What’s most disturbing to me is that the church is responding no differently than the rest of America to this election.  This election has exposed some the deeply embedded divisions which exist within the body of Christ.  It’s also exposed the truth about our hearts. It is NOT a pretty sight! This is very clear.  We need a Savior!  Thankfully, we have one.

There is a lot I don’t know about the complexities of the problems in our nation and world.  A LOT!  But I do know this: Jesus wants his body to be unified as ONE.Continue Reading

Healthy Conversations About Race Part II

September 6, 2016 By Alecia Baptiste Leave a Comment

Since I wrote the previous article on Healthy Conversations on race, I’ve found more resources that are so helpful for understanding racism, it’s historical roots, and the attitudes that allow racism to continue.  I’ll be honest, these resources have helped me understand the struggles of the modern African-American community, and it’s given me a greater sense of compassion for my friends who are a part of the majority culture.  My eyes have been opened to the racism that still exists today.  There have been some tears shed.  Like many of you, I believed the lie that the schools fed me.  I thought the civil rights movement got rid of most legal racism.  I knew it didn’t stop people from being racist, but I didn’t realize that racism still existed in legal forms, but in disguise.Continue Reading

A Letter from One on the Outside Looking In

August 16, 2016 By Alecia Baptiste Leave a Comment

This is a creative writing that was originally written in 2009. At the time I was struggling with how the mainstream evangelical church treats those who are not apart of the dominant culture.  To be honest, I was weary of being taught that we must live for others, and yet also hearing that we must cater to the majority.  My family and I have attended a large predominantly white church for over 16 years, and we missed the soul-stirring worship of a black church.  More than that, we were weary of always having to be the one to sacrifice in order to make others more comfortable.  Of course, we could always go back to a black church, but that would simply perpetuate the problem.  Churches are still very segregated.  I believe God has much more for us than segregated churches.  

My hope in republishing this writing is to give you a small window into our world.  

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Alecia Baptiste is the wife of the most patient and gracious man on earth, and a mom of four children who have revealed much about her imperfections and her own need of Divine intervention.

She desires that every person knows how significant and valuable they are. She believes every person was born with special gifts that were meant to be shared with the world.

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