Each week we will highlight your favorite posts from RAANetwork’s blog and other great posts across the web. Check back each Saturday in case you missed something. Top 3 Posts (RAAN): 1. Pridefully Reformed? by Cyril Chavis, Jr. The largely white, reformed circles, with their theological and cultural traditions, have much to teach the world and the […]
Editor’s Note: This is the beginning of a new weekly series entitled Meditation Monday, a weekly devotional that aims to make much of God in the lives of our readers through sound biblical exposition. We produce these for God’s glory and your joy. Join us every Monday. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and […]
Jemar and I linked up with Propaganda, Dr. Carl Ellis, and B.J. Thompson to talk Faith and Culture in light of the recent NCFIC panel on Reformed Rap. This is not a direct response to that panel. We focus on the broader problem. See video below! Note: Pass The Mic is the premier podcast of […]
Over at Baptist21, Lampmode recording artist, Brian Davis (aka God’s Servant), chimes with a helpful response to the NCFIC panelists. Like many, I was shocked by the recently released panel from the NCFIC on “Reformed Rap”. I wanted to chime in on the dialogue and offer some thoughts- both as an individual that is sympathetic […]
It’s happened to all of us. If you are a writer, public speaker, teacher, or communicator of any kind, you have felt misunderstood. You work long and hard to make a particular point about yourself or an idea. You try to live your life in a way that honors the Lord and loves your neighbor. […]
RAANetwork is excited about the launch of a new website called The Front Porch. The site was launched by Thabiti Anyabwile, Louis Love, and Tony Carter, three pioneers and spiritual giants. We stand on these brother’s shoulders. Below is an excerpt from the site about what we should expect from The Front Porch: Not everyone has […]
Here is a sermon on singleness by Mike Campbell of Redeemer Church, PCA. It’s one of the best sermons I’ve heard on the topic, so I thought I would share it with the RAANetwork family. Campbell challenges the church by calling us to a balanced and healthy view of marriage, sex and singleness reminding us […]
Pastor H.B. Charles Jr. challenges the “office” of Armor Bearer in a recent article. He writes: He picked me up from the airport. We headed straight to the church. I wanted to look over my manuscript once more before I preached. But I took a few minutes to chat with my driver. I asked my […]
Editor’s Note: This is an unofficial addition to a much needed conversation taking place at christenacleveland.com entitled “Black to School: African-American Voices at Christian University”, a 7-part series that aims “to affirm and give voice to the long-silenced stories of black students.” As an alumnus of a Christian University, I thought it might be helpful to […]
A few weeks ago, a new friend, Justin Fosu-Jones, introduced me to the story of Jordan and Jessica, who were widowed in their 20s and by God’s grace found each other. Their story has been covered by ABC News, Huffington Post, Daily News, and Essence to name a few. Jordan is actually a follower of […]
by Dr. Anthony Bradley I’m returning to a question I asked last summer but with a slightly different angle. Last summer, I asked what happened to popular Presbyterianism in a world where the Calvinist resurgence is almost entirely Baptist and non-denominational. In the 1980s and 1990s when I was first introduced to Reformed theology three names dominated […]
All of Us, Not Just You and Me Dr. Anthony Bradley tackles: What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Who is made in the image of God? Is the image of God fully realized in one human being? INTERESTED IN MORE FROM DR. BRADLEY? WE RECOMMEND: Aliens in the […]
Earlier this week Hip Hop artist, Lecrae, visited the set of 106 and Park. As someone who grew up watching the show, it was a bit surreal to see one of my favorite artist on that set, though he has been on the show a few times now. Most Christian hip hop fans thought that […]
Last month, I transitioned out of my position as an intern with Reformed University Fellowship. For the past three years, I worked as staff with RUF at Jackson State University. Before Jackson State, I was apart of RUF at Belhaven University. I absolutely LOVE the ministry of RUF as a whole, but the presence of RUF at […]
Feeling guilty about your white privilege? In this video, Dr. Anthony Bradley talks about how White males can use their privilege for the good of all mankind. What are your thoughts about white privilege? Does it exist? What is your take on Dr. Bradley’s advice? Comment below! INTERESTED IN MORE FROM DR. BRADLEY? WE RECOMMEND: […]
Muslim Christian Dialogues held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates every two years. Three hours of engaging discussion between experts in their respective faiths. Watch live streaming video from mcdialogues at livestream.com
Here is a good article by George Weigel over at First Things entitled “Tribulation Compounded by Blasphemy.” As the Revised Standard Version renders the fourteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas remind the proto-Christians of Antioch that it is only “through many tribulations” that we enter the Kingdom of God. The New […]
Allow me to introduce the RAANetwork family to Jeremy Johnson. For 3 years I worked alongside El McGowan (Campus Minister) under the umbrella of Reformed University Fellowship as an intern. During my second year, Rev. McGowan assigned me to the Freshman class and this is where I met Jeremy. I became one of his mentors […]
In his new book, Blood Work, Pastor Anthony Carter tackles the question: For whom did Christ Die? Pastor Carter writes: The question is often raised, “For whom did Christ die?” In Romans 5:6–9, the Bible tells us that Christ died for those who are “weak,” “ungodly,” and “sinners.” “Weak” speaks to our inability to save […]
Recently, Pastor Eric Mason released his new book entitled Manhood Restored: How the Gospel Makes Men Whole. RAAN is excited about this book and we intend to do whatever we can to spread the word about it. As promised, we will release several excerpts from the book hoping that our readers will become intrigued by its content. We […]
