by Bob | Apr 10, 2009 | Cross, Crucifixion, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the CrossOn this Good Friday, meditate upon the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross.The First Words“Then said Jesus, ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.’ And they parted his raiment, and cast lots” (Luke...
by Bob | Dec 21, 2008 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Christmas, Jesus, Kellemen
The Legacy of African American Christian Christmas CelebrationPart I: Jesus FirstFor years now, Kwanzaa has been supported as a way to bring African American tradition into the Christmas celebration. However, what is severely lacking in Kwanzaa is the Christian legacy...
by Bob | Dec 12, 2008 | African American Christianity, Christ, Christianity, Jesus
That’s My King!Dr. S. M. Lockridge (March 7, 1913 to April 4, 2000) was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, a prominent African American congregation located in San Diego, from 1953 to 1993. He also served as a guest lecturer at many schools, including The...
by Bob | Apr 10, 2008 | Jesus
American Idol Shouts to the Lord . . . Without Jesus . . .Last night the most viewed TV show in America, American Idol, hosted its second annual “Idol Gives Back” in hopes of raising over 100 million dollars for world-wide charities. The shocker? The...
by Bob | Jun 5, 2007 | Jesus
Tennis and LifeIn the women’s fourth round of the 2007 French Open, Maria Sharapova saved two match points but drew jeers while beating Patty Schnyder 3-6, 6-4, 9-7.Spectators turned on Sharapova at 7-7 in the final set, when she won a disputed point while serving at...
by Bob | Apr 24, 2007 | Jesus, Spiritual Friendship
A Spiritual Friendship PactSt. Teresa looked upon human friendship as a joint journey, a spiritual pilgrimage to the fatherland. To four trusted friends she extended this invitation:“I should like the five of us who at present love each other in Christ to make a kind...
