Notwithstanding the myriad reasons professional athletes in America are protesting the national anthem, President Donald Trump, law enforcement officers, the military, or other social, civil, or political issue, entity, or individual, there appears to be a certain...

There is great emphasis being placed today by Christian social justice activists on remedying the adverse effects of historical and contemporary injustices, particularly as it relates to its generational impact on "people of color" (e.g. black people) in America. I...

"Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." John 1:29 As I continue to scan the landscape of Christian social justice activism, that is, social justice-labeled activities that are said to be carried out "in the name of" Christ, I've noticed many...

Located on one of the most historic streets in the United States, particularly for black Americans, Auburn Avenue in downtown Atlanta, stands the venerable Big Bethel AME Church. "Big Bethel", as it is affectionately and reverently known, was founded in 1847, the same...

"The business of Christianity is not simply to make us feel happier or even to make us live a better life, it is to reconcile us to God."  D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones There is a movement afoot, particularly within black evangelical circles, to extol, if not exalt, social...

It is a subject that has been - and continues to be - talked about to infinity and back. That subject is marriage. More specifically, how to have a 'happy marriage' (with 'happy' being open to interpretation). It is interesting in today's ever-changing social milieu...

"Come see a man who told me all the things that I have done." - John 4:29a (NASB) Nearly two decades after the advent of the first camera phone, selfies remain a thing. It seems everyone from former president Barack Obama to Pope Francis has become enamored with the...

"For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NASB) For several months now I have been burdened by what appears, to me at least, to be an increasing apathy and...

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways", declares the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9 (NASB) For many within the evangelical...

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