by Bob | May 1, 2008 | Black Church History, Reconciling, Salvation, Slavery
Common Themes in African American Acceptance of ChristNote: Excerpted from Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, by Kellemen and EdwardsDuring slavery, if spiritually famished African Americans were going to...
by Bob | Apr 30, 2008 | Barack Obama, Black Church
The Invaluable Legacy of the Invisible InstitutionThe Rev. Jeremiah Wright, in his now famous, or infamous, depending upon your perspective, speech to the National Press Club on April 28th, declared that attacks on him are attacks on the black church “by people who...
by Bob | Apr 29, 2008 | Barack Obama, Black Church, Racism, Thabiti Anyabwile
Church RacismLet’s be clear—there is no “typical” African American church. Just like there is no “typical” white church. Any statement coming from any person of any color that suggests there is one, monolithic, stereotypical style of “doing church” that represents and...
by Bob | Apr 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
Held This Sunday I spoke at the three morning services at Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Before each message the song Held written by Krista Wells and performed by Natalie Grant was sung.Here’s the link to the powerful song...
by Bob | Apr 19, 2008 | Church History
Bitter or Better?The “buzz” of late has focused on one presidential candidate’s statement that during times of hardship, bitterness leads people to turn to God. Whether taken out of context or not, perhaps it will be helpful to reflect on someone in Church history who...
