The 105 HBCUs Choir was outstanding, and the wisdom stories and songs of Dr. Shirley Caesar were intriguing. Wynonna Judd sang the song, ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ by Jeno Vannelli. I listened to this song a lot while I was at Selma University and the Virginia Union School of Theology. Jeno Vannelli sang about...Read More

In Mark 11:25-26, we hear a difficult word: “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” One of the most difficult decisions we will make in this life is to forgive, and it is a decision we must make all the time.

Scientific research reveals that there are many health benefits associated with the exercise of forgiveness, including lower blood pressure, improved immune...Read More

"As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.  They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”  And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”  And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”  And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”  He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.”  And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has...Read More