Religion

Words of the Week – Rest In the Lord

Scripture – Psalm 37:1-7a, NKJV We must learn to rest. Rest is just as important as movement. We must learn to live free from activity. I’m not suggesting we become lazy. Lazy is just doing nothing. Resting is consciously choosing to pause from one’s work. Rest is about the journey. Laziness has no journey. There are seven types of rest: physical (body) rest, mental (mind) rest, emotional (soul) rest, sensory rest, creative rest, social rest, and spiritual rest. Spiritual rest is the most important, but all forms of rest are necessary. Spiritual rest allows the body, mind and soul to recharge. Spiritual rest is achieved by pausing sensory, creative, and social activities. Spiritual rest is resting

Court Compton #942 Observes Catholic Daughter Sunday

Members of Court Compton #942 in Compton, a local chapter of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, will observe Catholic Daughter Sunday on October 15, at the 9 a.m. mass at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, located at 519 East Palmer St., in Compton.

Goodloe Joins Westmont College Board of Trustees

Marcus “Goodie” Goodloe, whose daughter, Hannah is currently a senior and will graduate in the spring 2024, has joined the Westmont Board of Trustees, which oversees the operation of the college.

Sausedo Receives Presidential Award at 88th St. Temple COGIC

Robert M. Sausedo, a minister at 88th Street Temple  and president of Community Build, Inc. was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 24 by Chief Apostle Dr. Kenneth W. Curry, certifying agent for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.

Dr. Creflo Dollar Urges Believers to Seek to Please God, Not Others

He’s the world-famous founder and senior pastor of World Changers Church International; a controversial preacher whose Prosperity Gospel has inspired millions. Yet, during his recent guest appearance at Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC), Dr. Creflo Dollar seemed more like a modern-day Job, the prosperous biblical prophet who maintained his faith in God even after his tremendous fortune and good health were stripped away.

Biddy Mason Wellness Center – A Healthy Resource for South L.A.

The Biddy Mason Community Wellness Center will be a health and medical resource for South L.A. residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility takes place on Friday, September 29, at 11 a.m., at 2249 S. Hobart Street in Los Angeles.

Faith and Fortitude — How Black Muslims’ Core Values Can Transform the Racial Wealth Landscape

It’s no longer a choice but an obligation to take the current economic state of our community into consideration. We need to be aware of the influence of our purchasing power and support the policies that influence the expansion of the local economy. We should not rely on the government or corporate entities to bring about change in our communities.