One of the advantages of living in a free society is that parents have multiple options for how they can educate their children, including enrolling them in religious education. Christian education is unique in that teachers can integrate faith and learning in the classroom to unlock academic disciplines from mere materialistic or rational concerns to […]
Everything in our life has a narrative attached to it. A story. Things don’t happen in isolation, but are interconnected and fit within a storyline. This is also true for sex. [pullquote]Sex isn’t just an act, but one that fits within a narrative.[/pullquote] The narrative that God puts sex to is a sub story of covenant […]
I’ve seen it daily for years. Somehow though I was completely unaware. Growing up, I was a white male living in a white world. I had not realized the ways I probably have contributed to it. But it’s been there the entire time. Racial Microaggressions. I couldn’t put my finger on it. Things slightly said, […]
You don’t need a clerical collar. No black suit or holy water. A procession, though enjoyed by many, is not necessary. Just Christian men, women, boys and girls. Some are seminary trained, others have no college education. A small percentage are physicians while the majority are blue-collar workers. Differences abound—ethnic, cultural, socio-economic—yet all are priests. […]
My Facebook timeline and Twitter feed have been filled with commentary about the Michael Dunn trial. It’s becoming an annual event—as expected as the Olympic games, only more frequent. But there are no medals to be won. Just graves to be dug. Questions left unanswered. Parents left to grieve. Much of the Tweets and updates […]
In this series, we’ve defined Afrocentricity, the church and briefly examined incompatible parts of Afrocentricity and Christianity. However, we don’t want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Even though the Bible is not an a-cultural book, the gospel does critique every culture and cultural expression. And the critique is not only negative! So, […]
Joe is back this week explaining what an apostle is. This is a title thrown around by many. For some it is a spiritual trump office. “Oh you’re a Bishop?” “Yeah doc!” “Cool! I’m Apostle Harry!” See what I mean. Many throw around the title, but only a few have met the qualifications. Tune in […]
It was yet another invitation to attend a conference on Reformed theology. My close friend, Rev. Bob Amon, was constantly encouraging me to take a closer look at the doctrines of grace, which Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin and others believed. On numerous occasions, I told Bob that I had a firm grip on my […]
Given the definitions of Afrocentricity and the Church (in part 1 and 2 of this series), it’s clear that the defined Afrocentric worldview should not be uncritically incorporated into the Black Church. To do so would inevitably lead to compromising aspects of Christ’s gospel. I would go so far as to say that doing so […]
The curtain still stands; the wall of hostility remains; tradition still separates. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said: We must face the sad fact that at eleven o’clock on Sunday morning when we stand to sing “In Christ there is no East or West,” we stand in the most segregated hour of America. […]
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” James 5:19-20 If you’re a Christian long enough, chances are you’ll have to deal with, […]
In the wake of the of the Trayvon Martin verdict, much light has shone on the African-American community and its ongoing problems of poverty, fatherless homes and failing systems. We’ve come a long way from Jim Crow and cotton fields. But we would be remiss to think there were no issues plaguing African-American society. Poverty […]
“For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:34-36) When we think about God, often we […]
If you’re called to full-time ministry, you know the day is coming—if it hasn’t already—when you will have to raise financial support. When I think about support-raising, I hear faint ominous chords playing in my ears. Okay, that’s somewhat facetious, but I have a sneaking suspicion I’m not alone. [pullquote]Let’s face it, raising support can […]
My name is Ameen. I’ve been saved for eight years. I’m reformed and I’m black. My family loves people from all races, so ethnocentrism was never a struggle during my growing up years. For the most part, I was open to making friends with people regardless of their skin color, race or background. Magnificent Truth […]
This week Joseph Solomon and special guest, Jackie Hill, discuss if the Bible teaches that we can speak things into existence. Check it!
There is a place more dangerous than any other. If you were to go there, you would surely find and experience all kinds of evil. Murder is common and even acceptable. There is blood everywhere. Not only will you witness adultery, but you will also be enticed to join in. There is no modesty. You […]
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4, ESV Children are easy to scare. It doesn’t take much. They’re afraid of the dark. They’re afraid of strangers. They’re even afraid […]
Jemar & Phillip are joined by Cameron Triggs as they discuss the impact of the black church. Join them! Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Credit: Pass The Mic is fully produced by Podastery Studios. Visit www.Studio.podastery.com to discover what Podastery can do for you.
