Reflections on the 4th of July From a Black Christian Conservative

"...and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation." Acts 17:26 (NASB) I distinctly remember celebrating Independence Day as a young boy growing up in the Dixie Hills housing projects on the west side …

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Black Christian Millennials: Seeking Perfect Justice in an Imperfect World

Image credit: fusion.net Disclaimer: The following commentary is in response to an article published on the website fusion.net entitled Black Youth Are Going Church-Hopping and Here's Why by Tyree Boyd-Pates. It is not meant as a criticism of Mr. Boyd-Pates nor of black millennials in general. It is merely my humble attempt to respectfully engage …

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The Land of Misfit Christians

Image credit: patheos.com One of the most common temptations we face as Christians is rooted in a desire to belong. To fit in with the world in which we live and be accepted by it. We go to great lengths to ensure we look, speak, and behave in such a way as to bring about a …

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