There is this popular mantra often heard in Christians circles to help guide decisions, “What Would Jesus Do”. It is time to remove the question and simply “Do What Jesus Did”. YESHUA HAMASHIACH did not do what He “thought” the Father would do, He said He did whatsoever He “saw” The Father do. As the... Continue Reading →
Fulfilling The Joy of Christ
[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 →
Time To Have the Tough Talks
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 →
Black Folk and the Coat of Many Colors
You may have heard the story of Joseph as recorded in the Bible book of Genesis, but have you considered his life and how it parallels the life of Black Folk. I use the name “Black Folk” in an endearing way as it some how embodies the turbulent, drama ridden, yet persevering lives of those... Continue Reading →
Repairing the Damage Caused by Eurocentric Christianity and Colonization
Many people see Christ as a New Testament revelation with His gospel being spread primarily from the West to the rest of the world. This false narrative has been promoted by a people who historically have been engaged in establishing their dominance over all the earth. These people have been manipulated by Satan through evil... Continue Reading →
Sharing Water Purified Through Love
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 →
Erecting Lamp Post
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 →
Don’t hit snooze…Wake Up!
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 →
Forming Bonds of Perfection For Lasting Unity
Colossians 3:14 refers to “Love” as the bond of perfection. In the Greek, the word “perfection” comes from derivations which refer to completeness and maturity. I wanted to bring this out because many people shut down at the mention of “perfect” because Satan has convinced them that it is unobtainable, in this lifetime or the... Continue Reading →
True Love Is An Enduring Fire
Is the love you offer, expect, and advocate the love of GOD? Is your love being transformed by the word of GOD? There are plenty of emotions and feelings in the world which man identify as love, but they fall short of having the true properties of real love. One of the ways you can... Continue Reading →