This year New York is facing the worst homeless crisis since the Great Depression. The city homeless population included a record-breaking 42,888 children. The many ways poverty scars a child today and long into the future are well documented. Children…
Editorials
Navigating holiday stress
by Dr. Deborah Wagner •
Last updated on December 21st, 2012 at 09:26 pmReady or not, the holiday season is upon us. For parents, this means the juggling act of holiday shopping, planning family visits, work, school, and everyday life is about to kick in.…
Editorials
What does Christmas mean to you?
by William T. Robinson, Jr •
Christmas is upon us and I would dare speculate that its purpose and meaning is not shared unequivocally among those who profess to be Christians. Unfortunately, the selfish manipulation by man for profit and greed has significantly tarnished what is…
Church
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…
Church
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…
Church
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…