In June of 2001, less than a week after my high school graduation, I went on a mission’s trip to Argentina. I was ecstatic and had waited the majority of my senior year for this experience. This was not my first mission’s trip; just the summer before I went to El Salvador. It was during …
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Next Wednesday, August 28, 2013 people from across this country will converge upon our nation's capital to commemorate and celebrate the historic March On Washington. As people are marching not only in remembrance but in recognition of the fact that racism still runs deep through the fabric of his nation, the community of faith can …
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My husband moved to the United States from Nigeria when he was 28 years old. Prior to coming here, he attended a small Bible college to study theology, and interned as a student pastor. Other than this, he had little work experience. Not long after my husband arrived in the United States, he decided to …
Who are we to deny of others that which we have freely received? Picture this: It's Friday afternoon some two thousand years ago. A crowd has gathered around three men hanging on a cross. Two of the men are proven criminals; one of the men is the Son of God who is being crucified basically …
Deep down in our human psyche lies this belief that only good things should happen to good people and that bad things should happen to bad people. This belief governs our life so much so that when good people suffer, including ourselves, we find ourselves asking the question “why do bad things happen to good …
Life happens, plain and simple. It does not matter how old you are, how young you are, how rich, how poor, where you live, or who you know - life happens! But it’s what you do in response to it that can determine your outcome and your future– either for the good or for the …
Ebony Johanna 