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Words of the Week – The Whole Duty of Man
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Words of the Week – The Whole Duty of Man

Larry Buford, Contributing WriterMarch 11, 2020

I was recently listening to a popular pastor tell the story of when he first started in ministry, he kept a whole lot of notes with him that he could reference during his sermons. Then, suddenly one night as he was about to deliver his message, there was a blackout. He said he asked God, “What do I tell them now?” and God revealed to him to just tell them about Jesus. So, what about Jesus do we tell? Well, we can start with, “In the beginning was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God,

Boundless Forgiveness? Stop in the Name of Love!
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Boundless Forgiveness? Stop in the Name of Love!

Larry Buford, Contributing WriterFebruary 26, 2020

Have you ever forgiven someone who has yet to own up to their offense; who have never apologized? That can be a hard pill to swallow! I have heard many commentaries and discussions about forgiveness. The Bible records in Matthew 18:22 that Jesus instructed the church to forgive “seventy times seven.” Scholars say this is the symbol of boundlessness. However, if some people continue to offend time after time, what are we to do? Well, I’ll say it this way, if you continue to stand in the middle of the road shouting “stop in the name of love” to some

Words of the Week – A Few of My Favorite Things
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Words of the Week – A Few of My Favorite Things

Rev. Dr. Kelvin Calloway, Contributing WriterDecember 26, 2019

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11 What is it that makes Christmas, Christmas for you? I have learned along life’s way that there are different things for different people that make Christmas, Christmas. What makes Christmas for some, may not make Christmas, Christmas for others. Fruitcake and eggnog does it for me. When I was younger, it was mincemeat pie. For some, it is caroling and for others, it is the Christmas tree that makes Christmas, Christmas or gifts under the tree or keys to that new car, or new house. And then for others, Christmas ain’t Christmas without the one you love.

Sitting at a Table of Thankfulness
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Sitting at a Table of Thankfulness

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterNovember 27, 2019

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” -Matthew 26:26-29 What is

Words of the Week – Put the Blame Where It Belongs
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Words of the Week – Put the Blame Where It Belongs

Barbara Bryant, Contributing WriterOctober 30, 2019

 You have an enemy. Although unseen by the natural eye, this adversary is not imaginary nor a mythological character. Satan, the devil, is a real person… a spirit being, with intelligence and tangible characteristics. He is the personification of all that is evil and is the author of every wicked work. His nonstop goal is to “steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10). Around-the-clock, the enemy is on the prowl, seeking to cause disorder and destruction to your life. With military-like strategy and ruthless hostility, the devil aggressively searches for weakness in your faith, hoping to devour you with deception, temptation,

Words of the Week – When Despair, Pain and Misery Come… Jesus Will Answer! – Part 3
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Words of the Week – When Despair, Pain and Misery Come… Jesus Will Answer! – Part 3

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterOctober 2, 2019

 “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” -Psalm 126:5-6 I remember feeling lost after my father passed away, kind of like losing a compass and having no direction. Not hearing his voice in the house was strange — not hearing the Volvo roll into the driveway, his laugh, which was hearty or hearing him sing to himself — which I’m fondly remembering as I write this article. I missed my Dad greatly. My sister’s death left me

Words of the Week – When Despair, Pain and Misery Come – Part II
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Words of the Week – When Despair, Pain and Misery Come – Part II

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterSeptember 11, 2019

After my father passed away, it was just my mother, sister and I living under one roof. He left a big hole, a weird space that was foreign and sometimes scary. I was the man of the house, still had a year-and-a-half of college to go and didn’t have my driver’s license yet (I’m a late bloomer when it comes to many of life’s milestones). At this time, I had a close relationship to my sister, Renell. Her name was Esther Renell Fenison, but most people knew and referred to her by her middle name (my mother’s middle name is

Words of the Week – When Despair, Pain and Misery Come – Part I
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Words of the Week – When Despair, Pain and Misery Come – Part I

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterSeptember 4, 2019

I loved my father. My father’s name was Wilmer Wellington Carter and he was a true provider for our family. Dad was into getting wisdom and knowledge as he read a lot of books. He always said that the Bible was the most important one and to start there first, to fear God was the beginning of wisdom and knowledge. My father was older, so we didn’t play sports and roughhouse, instead, we learned about every animal in the encyclopedia. I fell in love with dinosaurs, and knew the names of just about all of them and I still remember

Price’s New Book Reveals What’s ‘Behind the Seen’
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Price’s New Book Reveals What’s ‘Behind the Seen’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 28, 2019

A lot goes on in the spiritual realm that impacts the physical world and vice versa, according to the Rev. Fred K. Price, Jr., pastor of Crenshaw Christian Center. In his new book, “Behind the Seen,” Price explains the concept in detail with the goal of helping believers live victoriously and securely in their walk with Lord. “My goal is to equip saints. That’s the job of a pastor and teacher,” said the first-time author. “I want believers to have the right and proper information about what goes on in the spirit realm and how those events can affect the