“Did you know that Jesus was black?” Stunningly, this question was posed by a member of the Body during a bible class in which I was present. I responded to the question by saying that some white people say Jesus is white, some black people say Jesus is black and …
Canceled
By now the phrase cancel culture has become a household name. The name in and of itself seems innocuous and, if you did not know any better you might think it refers to the rate at which TV shows are canceled only after a few seasons. If only this was the extent …
Ancestry Not Applicable
Who are you? What defines you as a person? Probably not a question that most of us get asked regularly if at all. Yet it is a question that delves into the core of our psyche and, how we answer often defines how we act and how others view us, …
The History of Us
The Lord’s church, although consistent in its existence since its establishment has never really flourished in the world. From the onset, it was met with great hostility and persecution which only grew as time went on. The church was hated by the Jews (Cf. Acts 8:4 & Acts 11:19) and …
The Lights in the Darkness
When one surveys the world in its current state the findings may cause deep sorrow even depression. Immorality has become increasingly acceptable; the attitude and actions of people are steeped in wickedness and the regard for human life is almost non-existent. Grief is an appropriate response to these trends, so …
THE LAWS OF LAWLESSNESS
Lawlessness is defined as, being without law; uncontrolled by a law; unbridled; unruly; or unrestrained. (Dictionary.com) In recent weeks many of us watched in absolute amazement as hordes of people epitomized this definition. Rioters and looters burned down buildings, vandalized property, stole vast amounts of goods, assaulted, and even murdered individuals. …
There’s Hope in Mercy
If you were to look up the subject of torture, you may come across the works of the Assyrians. One Historian wrote the following about their ancient torture methods. In the ancient Far East, where there were large states peopled by many different ethnicities, leaders demonstrated their might by inventing …
Focus in View
Come closer, a little more, can you see it? More importantly, do you understand it? See what; understand what you ask. Your focus. It is the thing we do but rarely see, the actions in which we engage but seldom fully comprehend. Our lives are always focused on something and …
BOUGHT AND PAID FOR
When the phrase bought and paid for is used, it references something that has been fully acquired with no outstanding debts remaining. Nice car, is it yours? Yes, bought and paid for. This sentiment is true for the Church as a whole and individual Christians. Figuratively speaking, if someone were to look …
Isolation
We’ve all been sick at some point or another; some more so than others. During these times we are usually isolated from those in our social circles even family if the sickness is severe and extensive. However, most of us have never been isolated as is the case in our …
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