Identity is the key to maintaining the narrow path of the spirit unto life. Merriam-Webster defines identity as the distinguishing character or personality of an individual; the condition of being the same with something described or asserted. For those who profess to be born again, that distinguishing character and something asserted that we are the... Continue Reading →
Since this article is about saving the “soul”, let me start with a definition of the soul. I think Noah Webster offered a great definition that is in harmony with biblical text. The spiritual, rational and immortal substance in man, which distinguishes him from brutes; that part of man which enables him to think and... Continue Reading →
One of the most difficult things I have seen Christians struggle with is having a healthy level of detachment from this current world. When I say world, I am referring to “world” in the biblical sense of the following verse: 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world,... Continue Reading →
When faced with challenges and difficulties, it is important that our faith and trust remain in GOD. Trusting in GOD looks a lot different than trusting in your own strength. What is known as the “fall of man” occurred when Adam and Eve decided to make a go at life without trusting GOD as life.... Continue Reading →
There is this narrative of Love which cast Love as being irresistible to all. This irresistible love is touted as the love of the true Christ and if we as Christians could just embody it, we would be rock stars in our families and communities. Christ was perfect love walking about in the flesh and... Continue Reading →
In the last couple of weeks, I have written quite a bit about the full meaning of Christ’s resurrection because as He stated, “You will know the truth and the truth will make you free. I understand the modus operandi of Satan, which is to keep people bound by obscuring truth with the darkness of... 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 →
The resurrection of Christ introduces the dawn of a new day for man. Christ is called the “last” Adam by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians. This reference as the last Adam signifies the genesis of a new order of man, distinctly different from the first Adam. Whenever we ascribe the characteristics... Continue Reading →
There can be no justice with out truth, so lies are spread to restrain the establishment of righteousness. Where there is no light, the way is difficult to find, so all directions get honored the same. Christ came into the world with the light of truth and made the way plain. Now that which is... Continue Reading →
[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 →
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