Articles
We post several short articles per month, tackling complicated issues and giving space for Christians to share their experiences about race in an edifying way. Longer essays are a scholarly contribution to UWP. They examine racism in the church in light of historical and theological contexts. Both Short-Form and Long-Form essays are written by people burdened with racial reconciliation in the church.
![You Can (And Should) Learn From That Other Tribe](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/16_image-asset-e1682544198142-1080x675.jpg)
You Can (And Should) Learn From That Other Tribe
Austin Suter reminds Christians that we need to stay open to learning from others, including those outside our political, cultural, or theological tribe.
![Race and Our Joy](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/15_image-asset-e1682544622517-1080x675.jpg)
Race and Our Joy
Isaac Adams encourages us to think about race & racism the way God does. God did not make us all the same, and He means this for our joy and His glory.
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Godly Conviction and White Guilt
Austin Suter explains the difference between worldly grief and godly sorrow, encouraging us to repent of sin and live in Christ’s freedom.
![Blind Spots, the Psalms, and Confessing Our Sin](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/14_image-asset-e1682545203591-1080x675.jpg)
Blind Spots, the Psalms, and Confessing Our Sin
Courtney Reissig reflects on Psalm 19. We all have blind spots and need the Lord’s help to expose and repent of them.
![How Do We Process the Failings of Our Historical Heroes?](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13_image-asset-e1682545503301-1080x675.jpg)
How Do We Process the Failings of Our Historical Heroes?
Isaac Adams reflects on learning disappointing news about someone he admires. He reminds us Jesus is the only person worthy of total admiration.
![In Praise of God Saving Racists](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12_image-asset-e1682546123279-1080x675.jpg)
In Praise of God Saving Racists
United? We Read editor Austin Suter explores the relationship between loving God and pursuing good works. while not forgetting what is most important.
![When I Recognized Race: Kelly Needham](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy2Bof2BCopy2Bof2BPrayer-1080x675.jpg)
When I Recognized Race: Kelly Needham
Kelly Needham describes how her increasingly diverse friendships have awakened her to racial realities.
![What White Folks Learning About Racism (Can) Ask](https://uwepray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/11_image-asset-e1682546899768-1080x675.jpg)
What White Folks Learning About Racism (Can) Ask
United? We Read editor Austin Suter offers some thoughts on the necessary pairing of zeal with perspective
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Little Story, Big Story
Jasmine Holmes encourages Christians to trust each other. If we are willing to listen, we can better understand each other’s stories and perspectives.
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Who Will Protect This House?
Stephanie Laferriere gives a helpful dose of perspective, reminding us who we are, who Jesus is, and what he promises to do for his people.