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...
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by Norman Dowe · Published July 26, 2019 · Last modified August 1, 2019
“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...
“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....
Commentary / Culture / Faith
by Norman Dowe · Published January 30, 2019 · Last modified August 1, 2019
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...
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...
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by Norman Dowe · Published August 22, 2015 · Last modified December 15, 2017
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...