What is Christian?
Unfortunately, there is no truth in labeling law when it comes to calling something Christian. Groups of Christians often question whether others who claim to be Christians really are Christians. The Bible gives very...
Category: Culture
Discipling While Black
Jesus commissioned his disciples and by extension, modern Christians with words recorded by Matthew, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, as you go, disciple people in all...
God’s Griot, Liberation Through Truth
“You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” After two thousand years, Jesus’ statement still encourages and challenges us. As a black minister, I have become more aware over the...
Sanctified Machismo
What is a man? “What is a man?” My Facebook feed carried a coming of age question from my grandson. Little James, when he turned 18 wondered on social media with a fundamental question...
Pray for a New Black Church
The Audacity of Hope When Barack Obama ran for President, the phrase that embodied his seeking the elected office in America was The Audacity of Hope. With his election, America appeared to be moving...
A Voice for the Invisible Black Church
African American church planting The best way of spreading the gospel is through church planting. Soon after the Christianity Today, an Evangelical Christian magazine summarized a study of African American church planting. All of...
Giving Back Black
Giving Back Black A huge number of Black folk who have “made it” want to give back. This is especially true of Black management consultants. Having seen the huge returns that majority organizations and...