Kawakami: “… church … where people can come with that pain” The Rev. Mel Kawakami, senior pastor of Newtown United Methodist Church, has the difficult duty of shepherding his flock through the anguish of the second deadliest school shooting in…
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Christmas and Kwanzaa: two holidays, different meanings
by Jayla Roberts •
It’s that special time of the year. For some people it’s about Christmas day, which is a day of remembrance of the birth of the baby Jesus. For others, it is about Kwanzaa, which, includes seven days preparing for the…
Expressions of faith
by William Watson •
Surrendering our beliefs has demoralized society Since 1960, while the gross domestic product has nearly tripled, violent crimes have increased at least 560%. Divorces have more than doubled. The percentage of children in single-parent homes has tripled. And by the…
My body belongs to you, Lord–use me!
by Lyndia Grant, Special from The Washington Informer •
(NNPA) — In a sermon by Jonathan McLeod, I was reminded of a message God gave me this week. It’s worthy of sharing with you. During this entire week, I felt compelled to say these words: “Lord, this is your…
You can’t touch this!!!
by Robin Harris Kimbrough •
One of the most disturbing events attached to the birth of Jesus is Joseph’s decision to escape to Egypt with his wife and newborn son. Joseph made this decision because King Herod, not receiving word back from the Magi, decided…
Expressions of faith
by William Watson •
We must be profoundly changed The church must realize there is more to God to be had, than we now experience. Conversion to Christ is the end of one’s quest. When we have found the Savior of our souls, we…