Jose Humphreys

We can be optimistic that the sun will rise again. Or that our markets will continue their usual trends…
Here’s what Miroslav Volf states about hope and optimism in light of Jürgen Moltmann’s classic, Theology of Hope.
One of Moltmann’s lasting contributions in Theology of Hope was to insist that hope, unlike optimism, [...]

Great article in Newsweek about sidewalks becoming an endangered species.
As an urban minister I’ve come to realize the importance of public space in a neighborhood. These are spaces where we can encounter our neighbors in a Luke Chapter 10 kind of way.
The article states:
Sidewalks are becoming nostalgic artifacts of a time [...]

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You hear the Mr.Softee jingle around the way.

According to today’s NY Times:
New York City will offer housing subsidies of up to $14,600 to entice new math, science and special education teachers to work in the city’s most challenging schools, in one of the most aggressive housing incentive programs in the nation to address a chronic shortage of qualified educators in these specialties.
Teaching [...]

How do you add 1 million more residents to New York in the next 25 years? Chicago might have a clue:
Across the country, cities have come to realize they must join in a regional growth strategy that emphasizes public transportation, improving existing urban centers and creating new ones. Many have enlisted political, business and civic [...]

We’re watching an A&E documentary about 4 young men (Joe, Mike, Dan and Steve) contemplating the priesthood vs. choosing “the girl.”
Man. Decisions, decisions.
As I type, Steve, who has left a lucrative business career is about to reveal his plans to enter seminary to his fraternity brothers. Interestingly enough they’re quite supportive.
It’s a [...]

Revival in Japan Brings Widening of Economic Gap
Interesting take on shifting economic policies and their residual effects.
Iran to Give $50 Million to Hamas Led Government
Continuing tensions in the Middle East…
Medicaid Hurdle for Immigrants May Hurt Others
Another look at policy and its possible affects on the poor.

The Secret Message of Jesus, I saw it here. Read a review at Next Wave.

Great lenten reflection: ‘Humility is difficult’
by Jim Wallis.
I want to suggest that there is a real and very deep tension between humility and the prophetic vocation. And most prophetic Christians I have known – present company and preacher included – are really not very good at humility.
You see we are always making judgments of [...]

Latino Leadership Circle with thousands of others attended a march today across the Brooklyn Bridge in solidarity for immigration reform.
For summary and pics (courtesy of 2 camera phones on the scene) check out our cohort’s site.