by Bob | Feb 2, 2011 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, Equiano, Olaudah Equiano
Moving from Victim to Victor When life crushes the dreams you dreamed, where do you find hope? When suffering invades your life, who do you turn to for examples of moving from victim to victor? We uncover amazing examples of moving beyond suffering to God’s healing...
by Bob | Feb 1, 2011 | African American History, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, 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 | Jan 31, 2011 | African American History, Beyond the Suffering, Black History Month
The History of Black History Month As I speak around the country on Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, I am frequently asked: “What is the history behind Black History Month?” The answer is fascinating and...
by Bob | Jan 16, 2011 | Beyond the Suffering, Black History Month, Daniel Alexander Payne, Martin Luther King Day, Martin Luther King Jr, MLK, Rosa Parks
Christian Influences on Martin Luther King, Jr. As Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Day, few are aware of the Christians whose courageous lives influenced his life. Today we learn the rest of the story. Rosa Parks: A Woman of Great Conviction Rosa Parks...
by Bob | Feb 28, 2010 | African American Christianity, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, The Journey
The Forty-Day Journey of Promise Black History Month: Day of Reflection Note: Welcome to the final day of The Journey, our forty-day blog series from MLK Day through the end of Black History Month. We’ve learned life lessons from the legacy of African American...
by Bob | Feb 27, 2010 | Beyond the Suffering, Black History Month, The Journey
The Forty-Day Journey of Promise Day Forty: Lift Every Voice Note: Welcome to The Journey, our forty-day blog series from MLK Day through the end of Black History Month. We’re learning life lessons from the legacy of African American Christianity. The series is based...