Monthly Archives: September 2010

And Then There Were None!

Back to the subject of ethnic cleansing, historically this had been the killing or forcible expulsion of one ethnic group or religion BY ANOTHER.  However, it seems that we, people of color, have embarked upon a campaign and mission to complete … Continue reading

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Don’t Faint

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).”  I cling to this verse … Continue reading

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So You Think It’s Hot…

If you think this latest heat wave is actually “hot,” you don’t want to end up in hell!  Personally, I’m feeling quite faint and not taking all of this heat very well.  I prefer 68-73 degrees–that’s ideal for me!  However, it’s … Continue reading

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Standing In the Middle of the Road

“Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides.” -Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister of UK 1979-1990) Indecisiveness is very dangerous and can be deadly.  Yet, many times and for various … Continue reading

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Gotta Love ‘Em

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you (Matthew 5:44);” Haters??  Gotta love ’em… After all, they … Continue reading

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Unity

Is it conceivable that we, as people of color, could unite for the cause of unity in our community? Or must we continue the cycle of hatred and violence until no one is left? Must we actually participate in our … Continue reading

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Sudden Death?

Sudden Death? Sudden death? Yes, I experienced it. Spiritually speaking….if you haven’t, you may want to also. “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin … Continue reading

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Worship? Worship Service? Sunday Morning Worship Service? Really?

Do we actually worship?  Really?  For real?  Do we even go with the intent to worship?  Or do we simply select our fanciest suit & hat with undeniable “bling” and scoot on down to the sanctuary to look pretty?  Are we … Continue reading

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Sudden Worship

Have you ever been in the house, or driving, or even at work (or anywhere besides church) when an overwhelming spirit of worship rested upon you? I must admit that this is not at all uncommon with me. Maybe it … Continue reading

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Go Ahead & And Rest!

Ah… the weekend is upon us.  Time for sweet rest, time for corporate worship, time to help hubby with his business, time for creating masterpieces, time for individualized rehearsals and rehearsals with VOV children, time for cleaning & numerous projects–at … Continue reading

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