God’s Griot, Liberation Through Truth
“You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” After two thousand years, Jesus’ statement still encourages and challenges us. As a black minister, I have become more aware over the...
Category: Commentary
Opinions on issues and events of import to the Black community from a Christian point of view
In God’s Face
“In your face,” describes doing something bad right in front of the offended person. It is the opposite of hiding one’s acts. In plain view without attempting to hide, the person sins against another....
Sanctified Machismo
What is a man? “What is a man?” My Facebook feed carried a coming of age question from my grandson. Little James, when he turned 18 wondered on social media with a fundamental question...
The Principle of Black Agapé
Is a Black business more trustworthy than a Black one? Is a Black politician better for the Black community than a white one? Is the emerging pattern of Black local government leaders no longer...
Towards a Prophetic Strategy for Ministry to Africans in America
Towards a Prophetic Strategy for Ministry to Africans in America I recall my pastor, Rev. Arie Mangrum, Jr., relating a saying that described the religious and sociological landscape of the 40’s and 50’s. “White...