Why Do We Have Labor Day?
Morning at my favorite breakfast and burger fast food restaurant. The scene includes those work-a-day people on their way and in a hurry. Painters with their white shirts and white pants, construction workers starting their day, retired Military vets with their baseball hats complete with ship names and pins, personal trainers, friends. The manager of […]
Why Wade in the Water?
The song “Wade in the Water” (See Reference 1 Below) keeps coming to me. Do you ever just get a song in your spirit over and over again? Why should we wade in the water? God sent Moses to free the Israelites. Moses touched the Rod to the Red Sea and they crossed on dry […]
Wisdom of our Father: When Life Knocks You Down
Today we share an article, one of many, written by our father Rev. Willie McIntosh, Jr. Reverend Mac was a senior columnist for the News Herald in Morganton, NC. During these trying times with the covid-19 virus battle, racial injustice battle, and many more battles we invite you to read “When Life Knocks you Down.” […]
A Heart of Worship
I loved reading the letter about worship during Covid-19. This is just how I received it. Mark Slomka, PSWD Associate District Supervisor, wrote the following letter to churches in San Diego after California Governor Newsom’s July 1st directives impacting all religious gatherings. It was a reminder that worship comes in many ways. We can move […]
The Protests
The Protests The raging winds are blowing I can feel it in my soul The slow bending arc of justice is reaching for her goal We cannot let this movement lie King Martin’s voice will surely die The streets are full My eyes they burn The bullets fly Is it my turn? We cannot falter […]
It is Time to Take Action – Help Those Who Have Been Hurt by Systemic Racism
In these times, the question remains, who is going to help those who have become the victims of systemic racism? Who is going to have empathy for those who have endured and even died as a result of senseless acts of racial hatred? In the book of Luke, (Luke 10:30-37 NLT) Jesus shares the familiar […]
Has the Veil of Racism been Lifted?
“Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, “This man truly was the Son of God” Mark 15:37-39 NLT Has the […]
The Time for Equality is Now
Like many of you, we have spent the past few days grieving the tragic loss of George Floyd. This past Friday we shared in the memorial and celebration of the life of George Floyd. We listened to the eulogy that was delivered by Rev. Al Sharpton as he provided the scripture: “To everything there is […]
Do You Know?
“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”(Psalms 46:10). “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of […]
Be Careful How You Live
Apostle Paul wrote, “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled […]