by Bob | May 19, 2008 | Women's History, Women's Ministry
The Hidden Tradition: The Women of the Reformation, Part IMany readers are familiar with the names associated with the male leaders of the Reformation era. Few, however, recognize the unheralded names of the women of the Reformation. By unveiling their hidden...
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...
