February is Black History Month. Although it was not officially recognized by our government until President Gerald Ford acknowledged it in 1976 and stated “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history,” it was not a new idea. Carter G. Woodson, who has […]

February is Black History Month. Although it was not officially recognized by our government until President Gerald Ford acknowledged it in 1976 and stated “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history,” it was not a new idea. Carter G. Woodson, who has […]

Christmas!  What a magical time!  We decorate our homes with trees, candles, wreaths.  We put out a nativity set and hang up an angel or two.  We plan gatherings with family and friends where there will be presents and lots of delicious food to eat.  Everything is so neat and tidy – so beautiful.   It’s […]

Growing up as a red-head I soon grew tired of all the comments: Where did she get her red hair?  My parents were always asked this since they both had dark hair and my siblings all had brown or black hair. And my Dad’s response to people’s questions on where I got my red hair – “She […]

Growing up in a Pentecostal background much emphasis was put on the need to be holy.  I was told that God was holy – and I needed to be also. Well – Scripture does back that up. In the Old Testament God is called “Qedosh Y’Israel – Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah uses this term […]

Studying the names of God, I continue to reflect on the name Hagar, the Egyptian Slave of Abraham and Sarah, gave to God in her encounter with Him.  It was a moment of great despair and hopelessness for her.  Despair and hopelessness until she realized that God saw her and cared about her. As I […]

In our worship today we sang about the Lion and the Lamb.  Those two terms are often used in Christian circles to describe Jesus.  But what a contrast! Think of a lion.  The mighty king of the jungle. He is big, he has a tremendous roar.  He symbolizes power and strength.  Lions have often been […]

Growing up in a Pentecostal background much emphasis was put on the need to be holy.  I was told that God was holy – and I needed to be also. Well – Scripture does back that up. In the Old Testament God is called “Qedosh Y’Israel – Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah uses this term […]

Growing up in a Pentecostal background much emphasis was put on the need to be holy.  I was told that God was holy – and I needed to be also. Well – Scripture does back that up. In the Old Testament God is called “Qedosh Y’Israel – Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah uses this term […]

Growing up in a Pentecostal background much emphasis was put on the need to be holy.  I was told that God was holy – and I needed to be also. Well – Scripture does back that up. In the Old Testament God is called “Qedosh Y’Israel – Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah uses this term […]

I recently read a book recommended by one of my daughters, “Affluence with Abundance,” by  James Suzman.  The author did an intensive study of the vanishing world of the bushmen in southern Africa. Viewed by the western world as a society lacking all the great benefits of our modern culture, the author notes: “…hunters-gatherers appeared […]

Growing up as a teenager in the 60’s I loved the sound of music coming from the studios of the record company Motown in Detroit Michigan.  To me at the time Detroit seemed like a world away.  Little did I know I would one day live just a little over 100 miles from the city. […]

What a beautiful picture we have of that first Christmas!  Mary and Joseph, dressed in plain, but neat, clothes.  The baby is wrapped in a clean blanket and the shepherds and Wise Men all stand or sit on the clean straw.  And one of our most beloved Christmas carols make it all sound so peaceful and […]

I recently read a book recommended by one of my daughters, “Affluence with Abundance,” by  James Suzman.  The author did an intensive study of the vanishing world of the bushmen in southern Africa. Viewed by the western world as a society lacking all the great benefits of our modern culture, the author notes: “…hunters-gatherers appeared […]