Category: Frontpage

Local WMS Missionary and God’s Directive

Local WMS Missionary and God’s Directive Pastor Debra A. Whitlock Lax “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses… Read More »

Christian Nationalism: The Word Found Next to Oxymoron

Christian Nationalism: The Word Found Next to Oxymoron Reverend Monica C. Jones, Ph.D. I heard it said once that if Jesus were here today, he would be pro-choice. We obviously… Read More »

Reparations March

“There’s no issue more important for Black people than reparations for the exploitation of our labor, because we’re still harvesting the fruits of that wicked tree”  In May of 2021,… Read More »

Black Women Ministers Get Affirmation that God sees us at D.C. Event

Black women ministers get affirmation that God sees us at D.C. event By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service In a ballroom in the nation’s capital, with many dressed in… Read More »

Choosing Joy

Choosing Joy Psalm 16:8-11 Rev. Barry Settle, Contributing Writer Henri Nouwen was a renowned Catholic priest, professor, theologian, author of numerous books, and beloved confidant to many troubled souls. Nouwen… Read More »

The Devil You Don’t Know II

The Devil You Don’t Know II Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer The previous article shared the curious experiences that continued to unfold when I began to examine the topic… Read More »

A New Charge for 2023

A New Charge for 2023 John Wm. Roberts, ED.D., Contributing Writer When Charles Wesley published the hymn, “A Charge to Keep I Have,” in Short Hymns on Select Passages of… Read More »

Destiny Awaits

Destiny Awaits Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist           I remember a heartbreaking story that aired on a local news channel aired a heartbreaking story about a… Read More »

Zion Ame Completes Project

Zion Ame Completes Project By Dillon Davis, Delaware Gazette Delaware’s Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 140 S. Washington St., has completed a nearly decade-long initiative to replace the… Read More »

The Sacred Moment

The Sacred Moment Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Columnist In our journey through life, we all need a sacred moment, time with God in special and in sacred communication. I… Read More »

The Truth is the Light

The Truth is the Light By Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Columnist   Based on Biblical Texts: Matthew 2: 2, Luke 2:11: Asking, “Where is the child who has been… Read More »

Denial’s Costly Benefit

Denial’s Costly Benefit Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist  I recall co-leading a retreat in The Rocky Mountains for young people caught in varying life spirals. One of the workshops that… Read More »