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Words of the Week – Changing Times & Cold Hearts

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterAugust 21, 2019

One of my favorite musical groups is Earth, Wind & Fire and I grew up hearing their music all the time on the hi-fi. One particular album is a favorite of mine called “Raise!” and there is a song called “The Changing Times.” The first lyrics ring very true of today: “As you discover changing times, You must have the strength to endure.” We have been in the midst of changing times, but it is getting more evident, as times goes by, these days are getting darker. The shootings, bold racism and rampant homelessness are some of the prevailing signs

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Words of the Week – The Wedding Dress

Larry Buford, Contributing WriterAugust 14, 2019

Are you a creative person? If so, then you know the creation process of making something from nothing. As a writer, I brood over a blank page to find the right words to bring a meaningful thought or idea to fruition. It’s not just a bunch of words thrown together. So, concerning creation versus evolution, which would you believe that best-selling author Stephen King accidentally knocked over some ink onto some paper and the splash formed into a best-selling novel; or rather that he purposefully toiled and skillfully wrote it? The Bible reads in Genesis 1:2, “And the earth was

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Words of the Week – The Lord’s Bottom Line

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterAugust 7, 2019

We live in a confused world. You have to be careful what you say to everyone, because everyone is ready to attack you for what you just said. Huh? Yep! It’s a world full of camps and you don’t choose which one you belong to either — it’s chosen for you based on what you say, believe, think, act, etc. You think the man should be head of the household… you are a male *@!#%*! You are a caveman! The gay guy that works in accounting… what? First of all, he is a she! Her name is “Ivory!” OMG, are

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Words of the Week – Being on One Accord with the Lord

Beverly Pye, Contributing WriterJuly 17, 2019

The early church created an atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to manifest Himself Christians, it’s time to change the contemporary church playbook. Yes, good preaching and good singing is well and good, but true worship must become top priority and intentional. If Sunday is the only time that we all seem to come together, then we must rethink our Sunday service. At least one Sunday per month, prior to arrival, we should consecrate ourselves and come prepared for worship. No set agenda, just allow the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) to have His way, so that

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The Liberty Church Launches New Series – ‘Family Matters’

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 10, 2019

Beginning Sunday, July 14, at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the month of July, Pastor David Cross of The Liberty Church (TLC) will deliver a sermonic series entitled “Family Matters.” His subjects will include “What’s the Matter?,” “Taking Your Children Back Matters,” “Communication Matters” and “Sex, Lies and Videos Matter.” The services will also feature special guest artists along with the TLC’s Music Ministry. According to Cross, “The series’ focus is the significance/importance of the family structure as ordained by God and every component ‘matters” – moms, dads, grands, children all matter!” The Liberty Church is located at 14725 S.

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ASK DR. JEANETTE: “Believe” the Impossible. “See” the Invisible.

Dr. Jeanette ParkerJune 20, 2019

Success On “The Way”… Ask Dr. Jeanette!

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Words of the Week – You Look Like a Christian

Brian W. Carter, Staff WriterJune 19, 2019

You get up, get dressed, and sit in the pew and say, “Amen,” “Praise the Lord,” “Hallelujah” and all the other appropriate responses Christians give during the worship service. You go to Sunday School or Sabbath school; you stay for the main service or go to all of them because you love church so much. Church members can count on you to help out at the church picnic, feeding the homeless and passing out literature. You are respected and maybe even revered for your unwavering faith, giving tithes, helping out — you are just an amazing child of God. It

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Words of the Week – Being on One Accord with the Lord

Beverly Pye, Contributing WriterMay 15, 2019

Christians, it’s time to change the contemporary church playbook. Yes, good preaching and good singing is well and good, but true worship must become the top priority and intentional. If Sunday is the only time that we all seem to come together, then we must rethink our Sunday service. At least one Sunday per month, prior to arrival, we should consecrate ourselves and come prepared for worship. No set agenda, just allowing the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) to have His way, so that we may be on one accord with the Lord. One accord means in

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Pastor Audrey Black Spreads God’s Word Locally and Beyond

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 8, 2019

When it comes to spreading the Word of God, Pastor Audrey Black doesn’t let distance get in her way. She ministers locally through her church and nationwide through her prayer line. Wherever or whenever the opportunity presents itself, Black will share the Gospel. Black has dedicated more than 30 years to the ministry of Christ. As a teen, she explained scripture to classmates and witnessed to other students. As a young adult, Black instructed the Purity Class and Tuesday Night Prayer at Evangelistic Church of God in Christ. Next, she and her husband, Pastor Owen Black, were part of the

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Bishop Stewart to Preach Special Sermon at Zoe

Sentinel News ServiceMay 1, 2019

Bishop Frank Stewart will deliver a special sermon on Sunday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m., at Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles, located at 2521 South West View St., in Los Angeles. “We invite the public to attend and grow in their walk with Christ,” said Stewart, senior pastor. “During the service, I will share a message about the biblical history of the three major human races. Also, there will be a special focus on the Black (dark) race.” To learn more, call Zoe Christian Fellowship at (323) 931-1477.

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Ask Dr. Jeanette, Success On “The Way”: “Nooo Failure. Only Encouragement”

Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D.April 11, 2019

The boisterous voice thunders, “Defeat! Fear! Believe naysayers!” The voice wants to lead you to believe in gloom, doom. Don’t listen. That’s not “the” voice. It’s false and misleading, seeking to deceive; the voice that says, “give up.” We never give up! Never. Never. Never. We listen to the voice of hope; the voice of “I can do it,” the voice of perseverance. There is strength inside you that propels you to and through your mission, dream and destiny. Your inside voice dictates, “Yes. I can do it!” Some persons are only happy when they seek to hurt others. Their

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Reflection: The Good, They Do Die Young!

Larry Buford, Contributing WriterApril 3, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King Died 51 Years Ago. Nipsey Hussle died March 31, 2019. This morning when I got to work, a conversation ensued about the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle on March 31. I did not know much about him, but the younger people cited all the good things that the Grammy-nominee and former gang member had done for the community in which he grew up, and where he continued to invest his time and fortune. When one person asked the question, “Why do those who do good get killed?” my mind immediately went to the Rev. Dr. Martin

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Words of the Week – It’s a Big Deal to God

Barbara Bryant, Contributing WriterApril 3, 2019

You took the high road, made a sacrificial choice, and seemed to lose while the other person played dirty – was unfair, dishonest, and deceitful, and consequently benefitted from it. I’m talking about evil behavior that drained your pocketbook; the kind of mischief that made you weep – lies, plots and fabrications that caused you repeated sleepless nights on your therapeutic mattress. This is such a big deal to God that He wrote about it in the Bible. Have you ever wondered why God instructs us to not be envious of the prosperity or the advancement of the wicked (Psalms 37:9)?

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As Minister and Educator, Randall Displays Love of God

March 20, 2019

The L.A. Sentinel Religion section continues to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting Los Angeles-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Rev. Joyce L. Randall, Associate Minister – First AME Church and LAUSD Educator What is your ministry/profession? I have been an itinerant elder in the AME Church since 1995. I am in service at First AME, Los Angeles where the Rev. J. Edgar Boyd is the pastor. I am a career educator by profession and a teacher and program coordinator. What is the

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Beaver Addresses Social and Health Disparities in Unincorporated L.A. County

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 13, 2019

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, , the L.A. Sentinel Religion section presents L.A.-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Rev. Dawnesha K. Beaver, MPH, MAT, Director of Business Operations and Strategy, New Mount Calvary Baptist Church What is the mission of this ministry? The mission of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership Pastor Sonja R. Dawson, is to reach persons beyond our walls, nurture them to mature disciples, equip them for witnessing and winning the lost through love that we may all be joined together