As we move merrily through the month of May, we enter the season of flowers blooming, students graduating, and thoughts of growth. These days are filled with change,… Read more “How Quickly They Begin: The True Meaning of Commencement”
Category: Christianity
Five Scriptures to Pray As You Start Your Day
This morning was one of those that found me frazzled over things I should have dealt with yesterday and had to address this morning. Of course, I… Read more “Five Scriptures to Pray As You Start Your Day”
The Knives Are Out…
I’ve written about the peculiar Christian practice of arguing over films before, and find it interesting that we as Christians are so ready to pull out the knives and… Read more “The Knives Are Out…”
Finding Hope in Those Hopeless Days
Today is starting off as one of ‘those’ days. You know what I mean. Days when the odds seem to be solidly stacking against you, leaving little room… Read more “Finding Hope in Those Hopeless Days”
The Hope of an Everlasting Covenant
The best thing about the Christian faith is that it is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant. It is not about us being ‘good enough’, checking the… Read more “The Hope of an Everlasting Covenant”
Ngilapha, Send Me.
Every once in a while I take time to write about the various ministries my family members are involved in. Last year my daughter Ruth made her… Read more “Ngilapha, Send Me.”
With Thanksgiving
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about… Read more “With Thanksgiving”
10 Scriptures to Pray for Our Nation and Our Leaders
As our nation finds itself in yet another highly divisive election season, our tendency can be to draw firm lines between ourselves based on which candidates we support,… Read more “10 Scriptures to Pray for Our Nation and Our Leaders”
Steadfast Love
“His Steadfast Love Endures Forever” Yesterday I released a song that is very special to me, titled “Steadfast Love”, and I would be thrilled and honored if you… Read more “Steadfast Love”
Know Your Enemy
As we walk through the carnage of a week of bloodshed and violence, many of us are simply stunned. Many of us are looking for someone to blame,… Read more “Know Your Enemy”
Top Ten Verses For When You Are Worried and Afraid
Fear. Anxiety. Worry. These are the words that weigh down every one who is trying to focus their life and attention on the things of God. It… Read more “Top Ten Verses For When You Are Worried and Afraid”
Let the Church Rise
“Standing in the full armor of God as we wrestle for the soul of our nation” The song “Let the Church Rise”, written by my friend Jeoffrey… Read more “Let the Church Rise”
A Proverb A Day
The book of Proverbs is a book of wisdom, and I for one will take all the wisdom I can get! In a world where our lives… Read more “A Proverb A Day”
10 Verses That Give Us Hope
One of the great misconceptions about Christianity is that as a Christian, life will be easy. The truth is that even though we have found new life… Read more “10 Verses That Give Us Hope”
The Last Week of the Year
Christmas is a time of remembrance. The season guides us to reminisce about the joys and sorrows of years past, filling our days with favorite movies, nostalgic… Read more “The Last Week of the Year”
Just Drop the Blanket
AUTHOR’S NOTE: click here for a non-exhaustive list of publications and websites that have referenced or republished ‘Drop the Blanket’. It is a blessing to know that… Read more “Just Drop the Blanket”
A New Banner
I read earlier this week that the Memphis, TN city council has voted unanimously to exhume and move the bodies of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his… Read more “A New Banner”
To Reflect and Resolve
As we enter 2015, I can’t help but reflect on 1915. The world of 1915 was a world at war. It was a world filled… Read more “To Reflect and Resolve”
Under the Sun
Like many of you, I am weary of what the world has to offer.
What Must One Do To Be Saved?
Earlier this week, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a fairly astonishing statement: “I am telling you if there is a God, when I get to heaven… Read more “What Must One Do To Be Saved?”
The Way I See It 