Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” These words are recorded in the Holy Scriptures in Matthews 7:7. They are also words that encouraged the Reverend...
One of the conundrums that Christian communities face in the middle of this pandemic is how state-mandated measures to protect public safety intersect with their internal life. This is nowhere more clearly manifested today than in the lockdown orders,...
The sacred scriptures state in Psalm 30:5, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." As we reflect over 2020, we can all conclude the year was the darkest of nights. Humanity experienced compounded crisis...
We can all agree on one thing collectively, and that is 2020 has thrown us a lot of obstacles and took some of us through some trying times. As we transition into the winter months and start to relax...
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” – C.S. Lewis
At the turn of each year, we often hear the phrase, “new year, new me.” Custom to this...
I was raised in a Southern household and I was always taught to respect my elders. This meant saying, “yes ma’am, no ma’am, yes sir, no sir”, when walking in a room to speak to everyone, and not cursing...
unfortunately, there are far too many children in need of a stable home and a loving family. Recent federal data states that over 400,000 kids nationwide are in the foster care system awaiting adoptions that may nevercome. For children...
Gateways Music Festival, in association with Eastman School of Music, announces the program line up for its fall virtual chamber music festival. The Festival includes 10 public events, includingchamber music and solo recitals, panel discussions and talks, a film...
This holiday season can be filled with moments of joy, happiness, peace, and appreciation for the many blessings in life. At the same time, if we are not careful, this time of year can quickly produce anxiety, fear,depression, and...
The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to impact our lives. We thought we had achieved some measure of control with the use of masks, social distancing and hand washing. But as people become less vigilant, and less compliant with recommended guidelines,...
