Early on in life, when I was only a young teen, I learned a very valuable lesson that would carry into my adulthood: Christian radio stations will not play gospel music. I learned this lesson when I made the decision to swear off all secular music (I have since reneged on that) and promised God …
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Any ten year old American kid could tell you what a superhero looks like. Although they all have distinguishing characteristics, every superhero from Batman to Spiderman to Wonderwoman, bear one thing in common: the ability to save the day and beat the bad guys. They exist solely because oppression exists. Although Marvel comics didn’t exist …
Last Sunday, Christians around the globe celebrated Palm Sunday. The celebration draws on the account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem where He was hailed as king. The celebration also marks the beginning of Passion Week – the last string of events leading up to Jesus’ death on Good Friday and subsequent resurrection on Sunday, …
Resurrection ...the promise that the things that are dead will live again ...the hope that the things that are decaying will be revitalized again ...the confidence that those who are sick will be well again ...the assurance that those who are oppressed and in bondage and enslaved by the systems of this world will be …
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Lately, well at least the last few days, I have been meditating on the concept of rest and play. Lord knows that I work too hard, every day, all day, and hardly leave enough room for the two in my life. As I spent time in my Word just this week, I mediated on Jesus’ …
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A few days ago, I drove down Franklin heading to a training session with an organization that I do some work with on the side (yes, in addition to my already BUSY life). As I neared my destination, something disturbing and frankly scary caught my attention. Up against the side of a building I saw …
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Ebony Johanna 