Black lives matter — A Cultivators Blog

Not All Anger Turns To Hate, A Message For The Dark Side Of The Force

I will admit this, Love is not angers natural pathway. It takes work, effort, thought, energy, grace not only for yourself but for the people who are different than you. What if you saw the brokenness of others as a reflection of the brokenness in yourself? Instead of saying, “well racism only exists in them” but being willing to see how some of those implicit thoughts are reflected in yourself. In that moment of empathy are we are able to recognize the peaceful, loving path towards justice. See the humanity in EVERYONE. Even the ones spewing hate, ignorance or even downright lies.

Trent TimbrookJuly 8, 2020Black lives matter, true justice, social justice, lake monroe, IndianaComment

I am learning that I have much to learn, and it starts with listening.

How do we process the things that each of us bring to the table, especially around an explosive topic like the protests that a large group of our country are participating in. Regardless of what side of the protest line you stand on, I think we can all agree that it is our country given right to protest according to the first amendment. Where I believe the difference lies is in the reason people protest, and perhaps the method, though I would argue the last two major reason to protest were carried out in far more similar ways than people may realize.

Trent TimbrookJune 17, 2020restoration, justice, processing emotions, Black lives matterComment

I will never move the needle, I'm learning to be okay with that.

Our Black brothers and sisters are made in the image of God. Their lives matter. I pray that when we say “black lives matter” we will no longer be met with hostility but a resounding AMEN as people of every color, tribe, and lounge in the kingdom of God are willing to attribute value to others. To empathize with people who see differently. Who love their neighbors. Who partner with God in restoring our world.

Trent TimbrookJune 10, 2020Black lives matter, hope, justiceComment

Burn me alive if I go back to normal

My allegiance is not to America. My allegiance is to the kingdom of God, who calls me to care for the alien, the orphan, the widow. To fight for the oppressed and the marginalized. To DO justice to those who cry out for it. Give out mercy, and walk humbly with my God.

Trent TimbrookJune 6, 2020justice, equality, Black lives matter, reflection, white privilegeComment

I am a part of a broken system, my ignorance keeps me here.

I am sorry. I am part of the problem. I have knowingly and unknowingly wielded my privilege. I have not spoken up when I have seen blatant racism. I have implicit racist bias. I was born in a part of the country where I was not exposed to diversity, and the evil that is the “fear of other” lives in me.

Trent TimbrookJune 3, 2020Black lives matter, social justice, love, true justice, repentance Comment