Category: Columnists
Claiming Your Victory: Don’t Stop Singing!
Claiming Your Victory: Don’t Stop Singing! By Dr. Michael C. Carson, Columnist Psalm 137:1-4 says, “By the rivers of Babylon—we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion…. Read More »
A Profile of Religion and Politics: Bethel AME of Tallahassee
A Profile of Religion and Politics: Bethel AME of Tallahassee By: Rev. Quardricos Bernard Driskell, Contributing Writer Religion was not the story in this year’s midterm elections, but the national… Read More »
Call to Conscience: Forward to Action (A Recap)
Call to Conscience: Forward to Action (A Recap) TCR Staff Report A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an excellent book that should serve as… Read More »
A Moral Revolution During the Summer—A Call to Conscience: Forward to Action?
A Moral Revolution During the Summer—A Call to Conscience: Forward to Action? By Quardricos Bernard Driskell It’s the summertime. As Ella Fitzgerald as ‘Bess’ sung, “Summertime, and the livin is… Read More »
I Danced with God Last Night: Livin’ Large and Lovin’ It
I Danced with God Last Night: Livin’ Large and Lovin’ It By Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist The third epistle of John 2 says, “Beloved, I pray that all may… Read More »
The Usual Suspects: Police Violence, Black Homes, and the Next Episode
The Usual Suspects: Police Violence, Black Homes, and the Next Episode By D’Weston Haywood, Ph.D., Columnist Details are forthcoming, though the storyline is familiar: white police officer kills an unarmed… Read More »
Choose Kindness
Choose Kindness By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, Contributing Writer On the door of my office hangs a picture that reads,“In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND”(Author… Read More »
Recovering Sabbath
Recovering Sabbath Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams, Contributing Writer Leviticus 25:2-4 says, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them: When you enter the land that I am giving… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr. Isaiah 40:11 says, “He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in… Read More »
Saving our Children by Teaching to Swim!
Saving our Children by Teaching to Swim! By Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Contributing Writer This week has been a wonderful experience for ministry. A few years ago, I… Read More »
Sixth Episcopal District 2018 Christian Education Leadership Congress
Sixth Episcopal District 2018 Christian Education Leadership Congress By Rev. Velma Grant, 6th Episcopal District “If It’s Not Broke, Break It!” was the theme for the Sixth Episcopal District Christian Education… Read More »
The 19thEpiscopal District Pastors and Spouses Retreat: Excellence in Ministry
The 19thEpiscopal District Pastors and Spouses Retreat: Excellence in Ministry By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19thEpiscopal District Field Representative The date was 29 May-01 June 2018 and the 19thDistrict… Read More »