Spoken word by the spiritual poet

21st century poetry/essays from a spiritual perspective


Faith

  • The Young Nation, She Has Fallen

    This poetic thought was written 20 years ago.  It was all inspired by a series of events which included then President Bill Clinton’s scandal with Monica Lewinsky,  Reverend Jesse Jackson acting as his spiritual adviser with his own marital affairs at the time which became breaking news later, Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal, indigenous native… Continue reading

  • In The House Of Bethel

    It’s been over 20 years since I’ve written this thought and it still happens in the house of Bethel. “In the House of Bethel“ I sit and observe every Sunday a peculiar people from a holy nation of royal priesthood, pilgrimage from diverse communities to consecrate themselves religiously in the sanctuary of God’s refuge. Numbered… Continue reading

  • Sent One

    Today, we bid our Pastor, Reverend John C. Ames farewell from our household of faith at Emmanuel Baptist Church. As God has called him to support church planting and church strengthening in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa’s mission field with Converge Worldwide ministries. Over the past 15 years, we have been truly blessed by him… Continue reading

  • A Prayer For Families, Friends and Neighbors In Texas During Hurricane Harvey

    This prayer was inspired by the plight of Texas while Hurricane Harvey was bearing down on them, creating unprecedented torrential rain and flooding in America’s history. “A Prayer for families, friends and neighbors in Texas during Hurricane Harvey“ Abba, Father, Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, King of our days and Lord of our… Continue reading

  • The Triumphant Song of Life

    The transformative, transcendental and triumphant song of life experienced in 2016 was achieved solely by His amazing grace, mercy and truth and abundant lovingkindness towards us. We thank Yeshua, Son of the Most High for looking beyond all our faults, ministering to us and meeting our needs within our community of faith. We give thanks… Continue reading

  • I Am Human. I Am Human.

    First and foremost, I am human before The Middle Passage sailed the seas for centuries. I am human before the Declaration of Independence became a figment, fluid, form and fruition. I am human before the Constitution of the United States was conceived, crafted and consummated. I am human before Emancipation Proclamation became the utterance of… Continue reading

  • You’re In Our Thoughts and Prayers

    This thought was inspired by time spent with Dan Henry Sr and family, friends, associates and colleagues at Boston’s Convention Center. You’re in our thoughts and prayers There comes a time in our life when words simply cannot convey the unspeakable moment in which we stand.  As I lay down these thoughts, my eyes are… Continue reading

  • This Is The Year Of New Beginning As This Is The Year of Jubilee

    This thought was inspired by my church’s 50th year anniversary which will be celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2016. “This Is The Year Of New Beginning As This Is The Year Of Jubilee“ Elders and Pastors, laity and leaders and founders of God’s eternal ecclesia, we are privileged to assemble in this our Year of… Continue reading

  • Faith, The Final Frontier

    This thought was written almost 2 decades ago as an inspiration to brothers who are on the Christian journey, striving to reach higher ground on heaven’s tableland.  Keep your head up, look to the skies and remain optimistic. “Faith, The Final Frontier“ Men, we are honored and grateful to stand together at the threshold of… Continue reading

  • Emancipation Proclamation Has Come To Break Every Chain

    Over two thousand years ago emancipation proclamation came by the Author of Salvation, firstborn of all creation, giver of immortal joy and gladness and emancipator of our souls from the resurrection of eternal unquenchable righteous condemnation.  He came in the fullness of his sonship, fullness of his Father, fullness of the Holy Spirit and fullness… Continue reading