Category: Columnists
New life for aging bodies: How God renews through Christ
The Reverend Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist While reading a book on psychology to help a family in need, I stumbled across an insight made by Erik Erikson regarding the stages… Read More »
“I’ve Got Nothing But the Holy Ghost”
By Rev. Christopher W. Riley, Pastor, New Community AME, LaPorte, Indiana FORT WAYNE- It was early one morning, just about the break of day, Jesus touched me and He washed my sins away I started running; I started shouting, There’s no reason to doubt Him; I… Read More »
The Collaboration and Partnership
Dr. Herman Kelly, Contributing Writer On Friday, August 26, 2022, Bishop Stafford Wicker, Supervisor Constance Wicker, clergy of the Louisiana Conference, and the faculty and administrators from Louisiana State University… Read More »
Has The Passion Passed? By John Wm. Roberts, ED.D., Contributing Writer
Has The Passion Passed? By John Wm. Roberts, ED.D., Contributing Writer One of the greatest joys of a worship service is the singing which occurs–the blending of voices sincerely praising… Read More »
Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling Draws the Ire of DMV Black Clergywomen
By Rev. Samuel Williams, Jr., Contributing Writer What many Americans feared came to fruition when the conservative Supreme Court–heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump’s selections, ruled 5-4 on June… Read More »
Members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church participate in World Council of Churches Assembly; Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath elected to Central Committee
By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, News Editor From August 31 to September 9, Christians from all across the globe gathered to celebrate the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches in… Read More »
What Role Will Religion Play in the Midterm Primaries?
By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist The midterm election season is upon us. What hangs in the backdrop is a fragile economy, inflation, an ongoing public health crisis, and significant legislative accomplishments… Read More »
Safeguarding Cash Assets And Church Records
By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., C.F.E., Contributing Writer There are many things we can learn from the changes we’ve had to make as a result of the COVID-19pandemic. The safeguarding of… Read More »
Adding is Not The Solution. Subtraction Is.
By Rev. Tishara Void, Contributing Writer Can we have a difficult conversation? A while ago I was asked to help establish a program that would address the disengaged population of… Read More »
From a Basement to a Temple – Now Paid in Full
Dr. Brandon A. A. J. Davis, Senior Associate Minister, Allen Temple AME Church Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, as a worshipping body of God, wasthe first religious society… Read More »
The Things We Preserve and The Sacredness Of Place
By Dr. Darryn Hewson, Contributing Writer Encounters with God in nature can be a transformative experience. The top of a mountain, a quiet beach listening to the ocean waves, sunlight… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
By Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Senior Columnist Based on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:31: Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. We are reminded constantly about… Read More »