I have been receiving some nasty hate mail and telephone calls because of an article posted in the San Fransisco Chronicle’s on-line newspaper. The article was written about a JP (Justice of the Peace) in Louisiana who refused to issue a marriage certificate and marry a bi-racial couple. Some one calling himself Pastor Bobby made some racial comments supporting the JP’s decision to exemplify a racist attitude. A SFGate.com reader posted my contact information and encouraged people to blast me... Read Full Story

Fulfilling Financial Obligations (Luke 20:20-26) Luke 20:20-26 (Amplified Bible) 20 So they watched [for an opportunity to ensnare] Him, and sent spies who pretended to be upright (honest and sincere), that they might lay hold of something He might say, so as to turn Him over to the control and authority of the governor. 21 They asked Him, Teacher, we know that You speak and teach what is right, and that You show no partiality to anyone but teach the way of God honestly and in truth. 22 Is it... Read Full Story

There are many people who believe that preachers should only preach about “spiritual” matters. They are often offended when they hear a sermon about based, crude and worldly topics such as sex, politics or money. This could be the reason that so many were offended at Jesus’ message. Too often people do not understand that there is a ’spiritual’ side to politics and sex and money. Jesus did not limit religious practices to ceremonial affairs, ritualistic worship. ... Read Full Story

Christmas has always been a favorite holiday celebration for me and my family. After my father won His victory and pass away 15 years ago, The luster in the holiday celebration faded a little. It was a difficult time but we got through it and, over the subsequent years, began to enjoy the family get together again. This Christmas will be the first Christmas without my beloved mother. I know that, for me, Christmas celebrations will never be the same. I know that this upcoming Christmas will b... Read Full Story

Can you imagine having a key that could unlock any lock or door? We hear of people, heroes or heroines, being awarded the ‘key’ to the city. This is simply a metaphor for the privileges extended to the honoree. What if you literally had a key that could unlock any door or lock? Now lets take that another step further or as Emeril Lagosse (a very famous Chef on the Food Network) puts it, let’s kick that up another notch. Suppose you had a key that could unlock every lock or door and also had t... Read Full Story

When we consider the fundamental principles of successful living, we must consider several very important points. The following discussion will be of great value to anyone who is seeking a successful life. First we must understand the meaning of success. Is attaining wealth success? Not in and of itself. Success is equipping yourself to handle life on this physical world and learning the principles that will put you on the path to success. Secondly we must learn to recognize and map our indi... Read Full Story

So often we pray and it seems as though we cannot get the Lord to respond to us. Following are a few things to consider. 1. Believe that receiving your full inheritance from God is as important to Him as it is to you. In Acts 26:17—18 Jesus told Paul to“teach people to receive forgiveness of sins and their inheritance.” Jesus saidit’s His will for you to receive your inheritance! We must believe it’s Hiswill and His desire for us to receive everything He has for us. 2. Ask God for the thing ... Read Full Story

What does this mean for you? Each of us, believers, needs to reflect upon the message that Almighty God has given us in the life, sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus. Christians are reminded this week of the Passion of Christ, the Anointed One. We recount the story of the wonderful life that was sacrificed for our redemption. We are told that this was planned before the foundation of the  world was created. This is God’s gift to us ALL. Let’s ponder the significance of this gift.... Read Full Story

Imagine seeing a friend of yours walking toward a deep and dark ravine. He is looking back toward the direction from which he came, not seeing the edge of the cliff. What would you do? Would you try your very best to stop him from plunging into the depths of that deep and dark ravine? Imagine that you can see a child asleep in a house that is ablaze. What would you do to save that child from burning to death. Would you drop to your knees and pray while the fire consumed the child? What would ... Read Full Story

Have you ever considered… Christians, diligent students of God’s Wisdom, know that everything that was created was created by God. John 1:1-2 confirms the creation story given us in the first chapter of Genesis. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” I stated this reminder to make a p... Read Full Story