Ephesians 3:17-19
[SNCC singing "We Shall Overcome" 1966 photo New York Times] In America, most people would consider me to be a black man or an African-American man. Take notice that in both instances race and ethnicity comes first, then “man”. Most people even see themselves as either a black person or a white person and so... Continue Reading →
The killer that murdered eight people in a shooting rampage in Atlanta this week was known by his associates to be a professing Christian and he said of himself on his Instagram profile that he loved guns, God, music, and family. Some of the insurrectionist that stormed the Capitol in DC, which resulted in fatalities,... Continue Reading →
Many Christian churches today are losing their relevance in community and with the youth of today because they resist taking a stand in today’s issues. Churches today hide in the safe harbor of the “Separation of Church and State,” as it is wrongfully understood and enforced. It is a popular hiding place for Christians seeking... Continue Reading →
I don’t know if anyone who has spent time viewing the wonders and beauty of creation would doubt that the Creator expresses His love romantically. You can see this from fireflies to star lit skies, from colors in butterfly wings to the song the mocking jay sings, to mountain peaks across the horizon so tall... Continue Reading →
The garden of the Lord is watered by the well spring of His spirit. In times of drought when the heat is exacting, the fruit of His vineyard does not languish or wither. He has tilled the soil well and broken up the fallow ground, all of His seeds take root and bring forth fruit.... Continue Reading →
There are properties of love which serve to filter our expressions. Two of the main filters at work to make sure our expressions are in compliance with love are humility and meekness. Let us take a closer look at these two properties of love by their definitions. Humility- In ethics, freedom from pride and arrogance;... Continue Reading →
I want to share a beautiful block of scripture which I meditated in recently. Sitting with this scripture was like sitting near a fragrant candle which gives off light and a sweet aroma. 7 The way of the just is uprightness;O Most Upright,You weigh the path of the just.8 Yes, in the way of Your judgments,O Lord, we have waited for You;The desire... Continue Reading →
I read an article recently which attempted to persuade readers that there was no biblical or spiritual basis for Christians to reject homosexuality. It doesn’t require deep hermeneutics to see plainly in scripture that GOD has resolutely forbidden homosexuality and other sexual immoralities. After reading the article and the flawed evidence for their view put... Continue Reading →
As I listened to the news coverage of the insurrection in the Capitol of the United States, the recurring sentiments of disbelief and surprise by the correspondents and government officials revealed a disconnect from the reality of other current day events, as well as American history. All denial is eventually disrupted by truth. We saw... Continue Reading →
Recently I have been engaged in a few conversations regarding the unpopularity of Christianity today and what believers should be doing to improve the public view of the Church. I understand why some Christians feel this is a relevant conversation, but it reflects a focus on the wrong priority. Christ has already warned us that... Continue Reading →
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