In today’s technologically-infused society, it is not uncommon for a person to have a laptop or computer that is configured to print to multiple printers. In order to distinguish between multiple printers, the user establishes a default printer which becomes the “go-to” device for that computer. When you consider a Christ-centered mindset or a carnal mindset, which have you established as your spiritual default printer?
Read MoreIn this passage, the Apostle Paul was writing to the Corinthian believers in order to address behavior that was not Christ-like. The apostle called them out because did not behave like people that were taught by the Holy Spirit. Although they were believers, they acted like unbelievers by quarreling and being jealous, establishing cliques, gossiping , etc. Does that sound like a church near you? The Corinthians were caught in a cloud of carnality!
Read MoreDo you remember playing the game “Hide and Seek” as a child? Believe it or not there was a time when children could and would go outside and play with other children. The game “Hide and Seek” was beneficial on a number of fronts: mathematically - you counted by one or by multiples of five; physically- you moved your body to run; mentally - where you had to think and use strategy to hide and and socially- you interacted with others!
Read MoreWhen my sons were younger, my wife, Gloria and I created chores in order to champion personal responsibility and stamp out the seductive spirit of slothfulness. On one occasion one of my sons was instructed to clean his room and complete his homework before playing with his toys or watching a video or television. The expectation of his parents was well established and he was fully aware of the consequences for not carrying out his responsibility...
Read MoreBack in 2001, I injured my left knee in what I considered to be an anomaly. As I was attempting to warm up and loosen my left leg, I awkwardly kicked my leg straight out, which in turn, produced a popping sound from my knee. Needless to say, my meniscus was mad and made news that day. If any of you have ever experienced any injury that required evaluation from a specialist, you know that the specialist routinely performs a pain assessment...
Read MoreQuestion: have you purchased your ticket to take a ride on the Pain Train? The majority of us would most likely say, “Not today nor tomorrow! I don't want to sign up for sorrow! And by the way it's insane to select pain. Put me on the Love Train!” My intro may look cheesy but the topic this week is far from easy! Okay, I will spare you the rhyme and respect your time.
Read MoreIn last week’s blog, we began discussing this passage of scripture in which King David gave his son, Solomon, a charge to keep. David, a man after God’s own heart, King of Israel, shepherd, giant-slayer, and a man undefeated in military combat recognized that he was just a man and was destined to die like all other men. So he delivers a final charge to his son, Solomon. A review of this scripture reveals timeless truths that can also be applied to our lives. I invite you to ponder the following points in order to capture David's charge and apply it to our walk with God.
Read MoreAs I considered the topic for this week’s blog, I found myself returning to my early roots of worship as a child in the church. Our tradition of worship was rooted in rich, traditional black gospel music. Songs like Charles A. Tindley's We Will Understand it Better By and By, Leave It There, and Thomas Dorsey's Peace in the Valley, which is the first gospel recording to sell a million copies. I remember well singing James Cleveland's Peace Be Still, God Has Smiled on Me and I Stood on the Banks of Jordan.
Read MoreThe United Negro College Fund, or UNCF, is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 39 private historically black colleges and universities. The United-Negro-College-Fund's slogan, "A Mind is a Terrible Thing To Waste," has remained unchanged for more than three decades and has become embedded in the American vernacular.
Read MoreI really appreciate a good sound. My definition of a good sound is music which moves you with a message to snap your fingers and move your feet. If you were around during the decades of the 1960's and 1970's, you might remember the soulful sounds of Motown music. The song “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" is a soulful single by Stevie Wonder that was released in June 1970. Wonder's song was indeed a wonderful hit as it spent six weeks at number one on the U.S. R & B chart and peaked at number three on the U.S. Pop chart. In the same year, the song was also released on the album titled “Signed, Sealed & Delivered.” As you might expect from the song title, the dominant lyrics in the chorus are “Signed, sealed, delivered, I’m yours!” But further listening reveals that there was another part of the lyrics that spoke volumes with respect to the message of surrendership, commitment and our eternal future. Four different times throughout the song, Wonder sings “You got my future in your hands.” I wonder if Wonder understood the gravity of such a statement. ”
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