by Bob | Feb 7, 2012 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church, Black Family, Black History Month
Hardships Do Not Make It Too Hard To Love When everything in life seems to fight against family life, where do we find family unity? We uncover amazing examples of unity even through tragedy in the narratives of The Heroes of Black Church History. Deep and Fond...
by Bob | Feb 6, 2012 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, Maria Stewart
Maria Stewart: Hero of Black Church History It’s 1831 and in the culture of her day, Maria Stewart has four strikes against her. She is Black; she is female; she is young; and she is widowed—in era where all four designations were horribly disrespected and...
by Bob | Feb 2, 2012 | Black History, Black History Month, President Obama
Is Black History Month Still Necessary? As I speak around the country on Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, I’m frequently asked, “What do you think about Black History Month?” The question comes from my...
by Bob | Feb 1, 2012 | African American, African American History, Black History, Black History Month, Carter Woodson
The History of Black History Month As I speak on Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, I’m frequently asked: “What is the history behind Black History Month?” The answer is fascinating and instructive. The...
by Bob | Mar 24, 2011 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, Book Video Trailer, Video
Beyond the Suffering Book Trailer Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction is for everyone who loves stories of victory snatch from the jaws of defeat. Learn more about Beyond the Suffering as you enjoy the...
by Bob | Feb 16, 2011 | Absalom Jones, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, Richard Allen
Rev. Richard Allen: Founding the First Free Black Church Rev. Richard Allen was one of the foremost founding fathers of the African American independent churches. Born a slave in 1760, to Benjamin Crew of Philadelphia, Allen came to salvation in Christ around age...
