by Bob | Jan 19, 2014 | Beyond the Suffering, Daniel Alexander Payne, MLK, MLK Day, Rosa Parks
3 Christian Influences on Martin Luther King, Jr. As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, few are aware of the legacy of three Christians whose courageous lives influenced his life. Today we learn the rest of the story. Rosa Parks: A Woman of Great Conviction In...
by Bob | Nov 28, 2013 | Absalom Jones, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Prayer
A Thanksgiving Reminder from a Hero of Black Church History Absalom Jones was born in slavery on November 6, 1746, in Sussex, Delaware. At age sixteen he moved to Philadelphia, and by age thirty-eight he was able to purchase his freedom. Along with Richard Allen, he...
by Bob | Feb 28, 2013 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black Family, Black History Month
Hardships Do Not Make It Too Hard To Love Note: This series for Black History Month is excerpted from Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. To learn more and to read a sample chapter visit Beyond the Suffering. To purchase a copy...
by Bob | Feb 12, 2013 | Absalom Jones, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church, Black Church History, Black History Month, Richard Allen
Rev. Richard Allen: Founding the First Free Black Church Note: This series for Black History Month is excerpted from Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. To learn more and to read a sample chapter visit Beyond the Suffering. Read...
by Bob | Feb 5, 2013 | Beyond the Suffering, Biblical Counseling, Black Church History, Black History Month, Lemuel Haynes
The Rev. Lemuel Haynes: The Black Puritan Note: This series for Black History Month is excerpted from Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. To learn more and to read a sample chapter visit Beyond the Suffering. Read Part One:...