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I Sat Where They Sat...
They were white.
They were incredibly poor.
They lived in a one-room “shanty house.” A bed, a small kitchen table with two chairs, a small sink, and a coal stove for warmth were their home’s only adornments. Their prized possession was a German shepherd named Thor...
October 14, 2026 | 19 Min Read
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Life Lessons From A Bully
My Jude is a traffic stopper, literally.From Port Authority drivers in their extended accordion-style buses, to road workers rolling down streets with heavy equipment contributing to potholes they will have to come back to fix, to women in Priuses and men in F-150s, I’ve had them all stop traffic to look and admire Jude.
I Too...
Most people don’t know I’m a romantic at heart. I’m excellent at coming up with romantic dates, which means I have to be an excellent gift giver. Much better than my wife—or so I thought until last year.
September 15, 2025 | 7 min read
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Not every wall can be seen. some are built from history, memory, faith, fear, and the stories we inherit.
What happens when the history we inherit isn't the whole story?
What do we do when faith and history ask us to confront things we'd rather leave alone?
What do we owe one another when we inherit divisions we didn't create?
How can we tell the truth about the past without allowing it to determine the future?
Meet Ron
Ron is a writer and storyteller exploring the intersections of faith, history, race, and culture. Through The Dividing Wall, he uses essays to confront uncomfortable truths, test assumptions, and examine how our beliefs and behaviors shape the world around us.
Rooted in the Christian tradition but written for anyone willing to wrestle with hard questions, Ron’s work seeks solidarity across our divisions and invites readers into an honest, ongoing journey of growth.
Why 'The Dividing Wall'?
These essays are about examining how walls are built—between faith and culture, history and truth, our past and our shared future. I strive to tell the truth about these barriers and ask what it takes for us to finally cross them.