Category: Columnists

Faith, Not Fear

Faith, Not Fear By Rev. Monica C. Jones, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Psalm 55:16 says, “But I call upon God, and the Lord will save me.” As we struggle with this new reality of… Read More »

Three Lessons from Rona

Three Lessons from Rona By Robbie Colson-Ramsey, Contributing Writer I attempted to write this article three or four times; however, each time I had an overwhelming feeling of anxiety as… Read More »

Revisiting Our Thinking

Revisiting Our Thinking By Rev. Wesley Litaba Wakunuma, 17th Episcopal District So here we are now. The 51st General Conference has been postponed based on the communication from the Council of Bishops…. Read More »

Distance Education During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Distance Education During the Coronavirus Pandemic By Rev. Betty W. Holley, Ph.D., Contributing Writer The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closing of schools, from kindergarten to graduate level, across… Read More »

Joy Comes in the Mourning

Joy Comes in the Mourning By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, Contributing Writer Mourning is the expression of one’s grief. It is grief’s companion. Grief is an inevitable response when we experience a… Read More »

Where Do We Go?

Where Do We Go? By John William Roberts, ED.D. In the December 2019 issue of The Christian Recorder, Editor John Thomas, III posed this question in his editorial, “At the local… Read More »

Necessary Silence

Necessary Silence  Psalm 46:10a says, “Be still, and know that I am God!” According to Yahoo News (August 16, 2017), an unusual song emerged as one of the most popular tracks… Read More »

Donald Trump Will Always Envy President Barack Obama

Donald Trump Will Always Envy President Barack Obama By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Columnist What makes a person jealous of someone else? Some factors play into this character flaw…. Read More »

AMEs Honored at SDPC

AMEs Honored at SDPC By Rev. Q. Bernard Driskell, Columnist The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. (SDPC) represents a cross-section of progressive African American faith leaders and their congregations in… Read More »

“Shelter in Place” Means “Don’t Do It! Don’t Go Out”

“Shelter in Place” Means “Don’t Do It! Don’t Go Out” By Rev. Dr. Oveta Fuller    The “Shelter in Place” or “Stay Home, Stay Safe” policy declared by Executive Order in… Read More »

What the CARES Act Means to You and the Church

What the CARES Act Means to You and the Church  By Q. Bernard Driskell, Columnist I am not a healthcare professional. At least, I do not consider myself one. I… Read More »

El Elyon: God Most High

El Elyon: God Most High By Sister Thato Mosebi Genesis 14:18-20 says, “And King Melchizedek of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High. He… Read More »