Simple, Practical, Authentic Faith
I'm jumping right in today because I want people to be aware of the dangers associated with the "Charlie Charlie Challenge" #CharlieCharlieChallenge. According to the Huffington Post, "Charlie Charlie Challenge is a social media attempt to summon a Mexican demon." http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7439434 This activity is popular with students and teens who are posting videos of their challenges … Continue reading Charlie Charlie Challenge
In the movie "Last Holiday", Queen Latifah plays the role of Georgia Bird, a woman who works in a department store. Her character had a scrap book called Possibilities where she had placed photos of the places she wanted to see in her life. It had photos of things she would like to do … Continue reading Possibilities
The world is in danger and needs a hero. There is a person or group who wants to rule the world. So someone is on a quest to find the chosen one or an unlikely hero emerges on the scene. The hero is trained, empowered, or equipped to perform a task against all odds to stop … Continue reading We’re all heroes
As Christians, we have a mission to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, reconciling the world to God. (Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21). But did you know the world has a mission too? When I speak of the world’s mission, I'm speaking of the system of beliefs, ways of living, motivations and … Continue reading The World’s Mission
I live in Newnan, Georgia and pastor Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, Alabama. To get to church I take I-85 South. During this 1 1/2 hour drive I listen to audiobooks or make phone calls to pass the time. But there is one spot on the road where my calls get dropped. Right … Continue reading Dropped Calls
Lent is a 46 day period with 40 days of fasting leading up to Easter. It's 46 days because we do not fast on Sundays. During this time of reflection, we read the scriptures, pray, and seek a closer connection with God through fasting. We fast in order to examine our hearts and our relationship … Continue reading About Lent
"Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another." (Isaiah 48:10-11 NKJV) Here are some truths I believe … Continue reading Carrying His Name
"So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 What's the best way for you to spend your time in 2015? When Moses wrote Psalm 90 his appeal to God was "teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." As we experience … Continue reading Numbering Our Days
This is my final segment on Dealing With Grief. I wasn't sure if I could write the last section because I didn't know if I was emotionally ready to move forward. Recent events changed all of that. On Thanksgiving night, 24 year old Shuntell Turk was murdered by her boyfriend. My family has known Shuntell … Continue reading Make a Faith Exchange
WebMD.com has the following description of the anger stage of grief: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-coping-with-grief Anger: This reaction usually occurs when an individual feels helpless and powerless. Anger can stem from a feeling of abandonment through a loved one's death. An individual may be angry at a higher power or toward life in general. When my uncle, Shun was … Continue reading Still Angry
Two Commandments 