By Trillia Newbell, Main Contributor So Lance Armstrong lied. He not only lied, but he lied vehemently for several years. And who backed him? His fans, his loyal organization, even a faithful ESPN writer, backed Armstrong until the very last minute. CNN reported, “Armstrong reminisced on his storied past of being a hero who overcame […]
By Phillip Holmes, Co-Founder I’m excited about an album that was released today called Talented Xth. This is Sho’s first album since he left Reach Records, a well known Christian Hip Hop label. Sho’s philosophy of music has changed a bit, which is one of the reasons he left Reach. He released a single recently called […]
by Anthony Carter *This article was originally posted in the December 1, 2011 issue of Tabletalk Magazine Tabletalk Magazine. Tabletalk: Why did you write the book On Being Black and Reformed? Anthony Carter: When I first came into the knowledge of Reformed theology, I was excited and invigorated to share this truth with others. However, I quickly discovered that […]
Reviewed by: Elbert McGowan, Jr., Guest Contributor I have been pastoring college students for the past six years, on the campus of Jackson State University (JSU). JSU is one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country. My college ministry, Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), is the first such chapter started on […]
”If [our church] doesn’t become more multi-cultural, God will write Ichabod over the door of the church and it will die…The Spirit of God will not be there.” Adherents to Reformed theology–particularly Southern Presbyterians–have had a sometimes disappointing past regarding race relations in America. Recents articles and media have pointed out several failures to properly […]
by Scott Moore, Main Contributor When we look into the eyes of other individuals, we are supposed to see fellow image bearers. Like us, they are created in the image of God, with knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. We are supposed to see people with intrinsic dignity, liberty, and worth sown into the very fabric of […]
Check out this discussion between Alex Faith and Adam Thomason about Alex’s upcoming single, “Promised Land”. Be sure to grab it when it drops 11-16-12 on iTunes.
By Trillia Newbell, Main Contributor I remember when I first heard Barack Obama had won the presidency of the United States. I was thrilled. The first Black President of the United States. I thought about how proud my father would have been if he were alive. I thought about the men and women who fought […]
Man, it’s loud. Lately it seems someone turned up the volume. Most election years naturally excite enthusiasm and rancor. However, the volume seems particularly acute this year. Politically speaking, the country appears more divided than I ever remember it being. From those who bleed democrat blue to those who rage with republican red, and the […]
A week ago, Alex Faith released his debut album, “Honest 2 God“. I became a fan of Alex when I heard him on Sho Baraka’s mixtape, “Barakaology”, back in 2009. Ever since then I’ve been eager to hear him again. I met him for the first time in the Spring of this year when my college ministry, RUF, brought High Society in […]
By Jemar Tisby A few Sundays ago I participated in one of the most memorable worship services of my life. Pastor Mike Campbell of Redeemer Church in Jackson, MS preached a biblically sound and passionate sermon on Titus 2:11-14 to a mixed congregation of hundreds of White and Black believers in a visible demonstration of what he called “Big […]
