Religion
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The Familiar Sin That So Easily Distract Us
It’s amazing how we react to the familiar sin that so easily detains, distracts and ultimately derails us when it’s fully matured and, in some cases, leads to death on certain fronts in our lives. Admittedly, it looks good, smells good, is arousing and very desirous, rich in taste and comfort, goes down smooth and Continue reading
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We Give Him The Praise
As the King of our days and Lord of our lives, we give Him the praise that’s due His name. “We Give Him The Praise“ From the God of Genesis, God of Exodus, and the God of Revelation, we give Him the praise. From the God of the burning bush, God of the burning mountain Continue reading
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Today, Glory Came Down
This thought is in memory of my mom who journeyed the last 6 years of her life while experiencing the debilitating effects of vascular dementia. She was laid to eternal rest on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the presence of family, friends, loved ones and Almighty God. “Today, Glory Came Down” Today, Glory came down Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hidden Beneath This Ebony Soul
A tribute to my beautiful Sister-in-law’s 60th Birthday Celebration last night. From my heart with love. “Do not persuade me to leave you or go back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be Continue reading
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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
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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
Spoken word by the spiritual poet 