The Lord has given us many narratives in which to frame His magnanimous love for us. We have been given the narrative of a Father seeking to restore His family which has rejected Him, a Shepherd faithfully tending His wayward flock, the loving hands of a Great Potter restoring broken vessels to glory, a perfect... Continue Reading →
The official theme of Black History month 2023 is “Black Resistance”. When people hear Black resistance, they think about the Civil Rights movement and all forms of social protest Black people have engaged in throughout history. Through resisting the oppression of life, inequality, and marginalization, Black people have not only won improvements for themselves, but... Continue Reading →
Sankofa is the process of understanding where you are by a truthful evaluation of the circumstances that got you to your “here”. That means owning the present outcomes since they are largely based on the values and beliefs you exercised in your decision making. We don’t always get to choose the particular options before us... Continue Reading →
Have you ever looked at your life in comparison to others and thought, why couldn’t that have happened for me? Why some people are born into families with a mother and a father and have never felt concern regarding their next meal. On the other hand, there are others who were born with a single... Continue Reading →
Our DIY efforts at preserving our own life is like trying to sail the vessel of our life against the currents of this world by making our own wind and creating our own magnetic field and compass. At the age of around 19, I realized that this was a task too great for me and... Continue Reading →
In order for us to be reconciled to GOD, the differences between us and GOD have to be removed. YAHWEH is already perfect, so we are the ones who need to change. In fact, we need an infusion of His essence so that we can even begin to understand Him. The carnal man by nature... Continue Reading →
As Christians, we have been given the ministry of reconciliation. We are the repairers of the breaches. The sin of disobedience and idolatry has caused breaches in the Church which has facilitated the spread of breaches in society at large. Reconciliation is the process of mending these breaches, repairing the rifts created by neglecting truth,... Continue Reading →
"That didn't hurt!" Not acknowledging the pain may stroke your pride but it doesn't bring true healing. It doesn't remove the poisonous venom of the serpent which bit you. Black people do not take power back from white supremacist by fondly calling each other the "N" word. Neither does women take power back from misogynist... Continue Reading →
My first book has been released to the world. I know that I was called to write this book, and the hand of the Lord is in it. It’s titled, “True Heritage: Recovering From Spiritual Identity Theft”. Many fading traditions, around the family, have been based on biblical principles in order to lay a foundation... Continue Reading →
As we approach another religious observation of Easter, aka Resurrection Sunday, what is the take away from reflection on the Cross? I have spoken with many Christians on the topic; it seems the prevailing take-a-way is "Fire Insurance". The carnal man, as we all are initially, is mostly concerned about avoiding hell fire. He wants... Continue Reading →
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