Category: Columnists

Convergence and Conversations

Convergence and Conversations  By Byron Washington, Columnist As the world is heading into the fall and questions arise about what to do, there are hundreds of questions and scenarios about… Read More »

Redemption From Hell

Redemption From Hell By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, Contributing Writer We believe in God embodied, living among us, crucified, and rising again from death. From the birth of Jesus to the… Read More »

A Courageous Church

A Courageous Church  By Rev. Dr. Monica Jones, Contributing Writer As the church considers the challenges of returning to or remaining in whatever status circumstances require, the words revealed to… Read More »

The 15th District Graduated Amidst the Pandemic of Life

The 15th District Graduated Amidst the Pandemic of Life By Rev. Quinton William Liebenberg, 15th Episcopal District The school of life has a way of educating us on the things we were… Read More »

It’s Above Me Now: Self-Care in the Ongoing Fight For Justice

It’s Above Me Now: Self-Care in the Ongoing Fight For Justice By Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams, Contributing Writer Psalm 131 says, “O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes… Read More »

Order of the FLAME: A Life-Changing Experience

Order of the FLAME: A Life-Changing Experience By Presiding Elder Carlene Sobers It was a privilege and honor to be chosen and accepted by the World Methodist Evangelism Council as… Read More »

Peace and Justice Require More Than Charges and Convictions

Peace and Justice Require More Than Charges and Convictions By Rev. Dr. Willie Dwayne Francois, III A report of a counterfeit $20-bill ignited the embers of a racially-traumatized nation, weathering… Read More »

We Are the Church

We Are the Church  By Thato Mosebi, Contributing Writer In 1 Kings 8:15-19, we learn that David had the desire to build a temple for God. However, God chose David’s… Read More »

Say It Loud

Say It Loud By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Contributing Writer Psalm 31:23 says, “Love the Lord, all you his saints. The Lord preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who… Read More »

George Floyd and the Spiritual Rot We Must Confront

George Floyd and the Spiritual Rot We Must Confront By Rev. M. JoDavid Sales, Ph.D., Contributing Writer For eight minutes and 46 seconds, the sinful and demonic nature of white… Read More »

Racism in America

Racism in America By Rev. Dr. W. Antoni Sinkfield , 13th Episcopal District I have been asked multiple times how I feel about the ugly resurfacing of America’s most pervasive and long-standing… Read More »

Understanding and Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Understanding and Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, Contributing Writer When it began, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program appeared to be a… Read More »