Ever since I could remember, I’ve been going to church. I knew about gospel choirs and sermons that ended in the pastor shouting about Jesus’ death, resurrection and salvation. When movies depicted Black churches, I felt qualified to judge their performance against the real thing.
Read MoreI’ve come to realize and accept that I am what I call an ‘outdoor Christian.’ Like an ‘outside cat,’ I’m just not suited to be indoors (in a local Church) all the time. I thrive and serve others best when I’m in and out, visiting old friends, meeting new ones, cross-pollinating and making Spiritual connections as I go. And that’s Okay.
Read MoreYou’ve maybe never heard of the West African missionary William Wade Harris, even though he is largely responsible for the evangelization of Liberia, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Is it okay for Church History to have left the ‘Billy Graham’ of West Africa out of the history books?
Read MoreSometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Sometimes friends leave and those we love become hurt by the very thing meant to build them up. Have you ever felt helpless in this?
Read MoreChurch and culture. What does it mean to be the Church?
Read MoreLife is messy. Throw together some youth, a youth minister, and some pizza and what do you get? Burnt pizza and a change in plans.
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