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As a child, I remember seeing movies and documentaries about racism and the civil rights era, thinking they were horror stories. Graphic scenes depicted Blacks being hung, raped, severely beaten, tortured, and shot dead as they fought for simple rights like the ability to sit and enjoy lunch in a restaurant, or vote to elect a politician who promised to represent them. I would have nightmares of those traumas, re-living people’s suffering all because they had the desire and will to want better for themselves and their children. As I sit and r...
And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword (Rev. 6:3-4) Finally, brethren, let us pray for one another, that the word of God may have free course among the Saints. Let our prayer requests to God be for compassion and peace in the home, the country, and the world. The devil comes to afflict us in body,...
In the last days: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you, and you shall be hated of all nations for my namesake (Matthew 24:4-14) Reflecting back on time to the life of Joseph, how his brothers envied him because of his favor with God (Genesis 37: 11). They put him in a pit, wanted to kill him, decided to sell him instead into Egypt, where he became a great ruler. Moses and Aaron came along 430 years later bringing in the Law. Aaron was the first High Priest. The Children of Israel being of the same lineage Joseph's...
"The Way, The Truth, and The Life [ St. John 14: 6] We must enter into eternity God's way. One song says, we are going anyhow, which in a sense can be true, but it must be according to scripture. The Strait Gate [ Matt. 7: 13] is narrow; tight; restricted; strict, not any, and everything can enter. It's difficult to enter the Strait Gate, and Narrow is the way which leads to life, very few there be that find it. Wide is the Gate, Broad is the way, that leads to destruction [hell] and many there be that goes in there. Any and everything goes...
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and All that is in them. In the sixth chapter of Genesis the wickedness of man was so great on the earth, and every imagination of the thought of his heart was only evil continually, to the point it grieved God that he made him. Let's look at what is happening today on the earth. Men and women lust after evil : prostitution, adultery, same sex relationships, illegitimate children, stealing, killing, lying, murdering, haters of God's ways, and commandments. God is bringing judgement upon...
In the early days of America, blacks were under hard task masters. Rules were put in place to keep the black race from reaching their fullest potential. Children became adults before their time. Many worked in the fields to help the family make ends meet. Fear was instilled; seeing all the cruel things that happened to those they loved. The mothers protected their children by teaching them to be submissive to the establishment. Beneath the fear, the young were taught that they were God's creation, and that the earth belonged to them also, and...
Isaiah Chapter 1 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord has spoken. God has blessed America, but America and the people have rebelled against Him and His commandments. Many confess to know God with their mouth, but in their actions they say differently. America (government) is a sinful nation. The people are laden with iniquity a seed of evil doers, children that are corrupt and have forsaken and forgotten God. They are gone backward, and they are sick in the head and their hearts are not pure. From the sole of the foot even to...
Christians are a chosen (picked out by preference) generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into marvelous light. (1 Peter 2: 9) Christians have been born again of God 's incorruptible seed, by his Spirit, which lives and abides forever. Therefore, the new man (person) is renewed in knowledge after the image of God who created him. (1Cor. 15: 42) as the elect people of God we will walk in holiness, godliness, mercy, kindness, humbleness of...
To Blacks in America and others, Grace and Peace be to you. Let's speak about how we live today. First, we must recognize God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Then we must obey his commandments. Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily beset us (attack from all sides) and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12: 1) Let us teach our children that marriage is honorable and the bed undefined, but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge....
To the people of God, let no man deceive you, he that commits sin is of the devil. Whosoever abides in God does not commit sin, whoever sins has never seen him nor knows him. Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, because God's holy spirit lives in him, therefore he cannot commit sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are known, and you will know the children of the devil. If you keep God's commandments, then whatever you ask, or request of God you will receive. Well Bless God! Superintendent, Henry...
This is not rocket science. However, the Great Divide that this nation is experiencing over something as simple as wearing a mask when it is necessary to save a life, is tearing it apart. Furthermore, nowhere is that divide made more evident than from the White House. President Trump who was never someone who was in favor of wearing a mask, said in an interview on Fox that he “believes in and supports” masks, but he will leave the call up to the governors. Why won’t the president just go camera (not twitter) and simply say, “let’s all wear...
The greatest mistake, error, or flaw black citizens have when it comes to the local, state and national political arena, is that what they help elect people to office they don’t follow up with holding them responsible for providing true, meaningful, effective, efficient, and tangible, measurable, representation. Too often, blacks just elect people to office as mayor, president, senator, representative, council person, alderperson, police juror, school board member, sheriff, Marshall, district attorney, judge, clerk of court, registrar of v...
The book of James suggests two sources of wisdom. Source one - God, this is life – giving principle based in the word of God. This is a wisdom from above (James 3:17) which eliminates hypocrisy and partiality. It overcomes conflict and seeks to make peace. The results of wisdom from above is a harvest of righteousness. When God is the source of wisdom it results in a harvest of righteousness (James 3: 1 8). The second source of wisdom is the earth. This wisdom is focused on self. It leads to a life with self-centered principles. This is a r...
Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful. In these last days many are following evil acts, taking advice from persons who have no knowledge of God, nor have a relationship with him; these are ungodly persons. These are full of advice. All bad. These evil workers stand in the way of others being saved, giving their opinions and not what the word of God says. Our President of the United States, by refusing to wear a mask, contributes to the death rate...
Political, criminal justice, and citizen participation evolution and change is occurring throughout america. On July 11, 2020, there will be a Monroe Mayor and Council election. This is a very important election that will determine mayor/council representation. Many Monroe voters expressed concerns over Go Vote Monroe Blacks/Poor the City of Monroe’s decline in population to below fifty thousand people, which translated into the loss of major city status (fifty thousand people and above) and loss of dollars in state and federal financial a...
Voting Time for the Monroe, LA mayor and council elections is here. Early voting will and on July 4, 2020. Election day is July 11, 2020. Go exercise your right to vote, and demonstrate the power through your votes that God has given you to make needed change, by electing people to office who will address the needs, concerns, desires, and best interests of you, your family, and community. If you make one step by voting for change in Monroe government leadership, God will make two. The first step by God will be to inspire your newly elected (May...
He takes away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way. They grope in darkness without light, and he makes them to stagger like a drunken man. ( Job 12:24-25 ) In these last days, people are in such a hurry. They have little patience, have no soundness of mind, nor true teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The rushing in society robs the mind of God's knowledge, a relationship with Him, and leaves man in darkness. We thought the coronavirus pandemic would draw...
In the last days we must listen and obey God's word. When we (fear) take heed to God's word, and obey, this is when knowledge begins. We see the evil happening around the world, the bitter hatred, killings, deaths, mental illness, famines, pestilence, uncontrollable fires, floods, etc. The question is why are these things happening? The answer: man must repent to God for not listening, and doing what his word instructs him to do, (Proverbs. 1: 10 - 11). Man must repent of vain (empty) worship, any worship God in Spirit and in Truth, (John...
America’s past and present is one of oppression, aggression, disease, darkness and death. America’s legacy speaks to the massacre and exploitation of native Americans, the confiscation of their lands, heritage, culture and identity. America’s evil racism against native Americans still exist through reservations, US constitutional denial, unequal governance, treaties violations, theft of natural resources, as well as environmental racism. The white lead American government has also been deemed guilty of exploitation and mistreatment of Asian...
All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee (1 Chronicles 29: 14) God has blessed the United States as well as other nations with great material wealth. However, they have forgotten that it is God that gave the power to get the wealth. Let's not forget the commandments of God to keep and seek ' All ' the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess the good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you forever. [ 1 Chronicles 28:8] It’s God’s will that we give him praise, and continue to mag...
From Black slave rebellions to Nat Turner’s revenge, to the civil marches in protest of the 1920s, 30s, 60s, and in the recent 2000s, Black people in America have put their lives and freedoms on the line to combat, and bring attention to the injustices, racism, police brutality, murder, and apartheid, the American government has exercised against black Americans. The efforts and pleas, civil, legal, and legislative actions taken by blacks to try to gain relief from America’s historical persecution, has not ended this Satanic evil. Black Ame...
In Matthew 5:48, Jesus told all men to be perfect even as his father in heaven is perfect. Jesus expects men to keep God's commandments, all the time for their own sake. During the coronavirus pandemic many yards have Psalm 91 signs in them. Psalm 91 promises God's protection from harm and danger, because you are covered by his word if you keep it. In the book of Daniel, the 6th chapter, Daniel was thrown into a den of lions. because he prayed often and was holy and upright, the lions couldn't hurt him. God expects us to be holy and blameless...
The United States as a nation, keeps ignoring defining moments in its young history as a sovereign nation to live up to the words recorded in its Constitution. Defining moments do not come as often as we like them. When they come, they are to be recognized as an opportunity for an individual or a nation to do something that will either change the trajectory of its history, or follow the course of others that have failed before it. The United States may well be the last of the many nations that stood out among other nations with what it was...
God has made a spiritual call to his children of all races, ages, colors, sexes, social, cultural, educational professional, religious, economic, sexual orientations, political non-religious, ethnic, national origins, disabilities, and persuasions, to come forth, gird themselves with prayer and love, as shields of armor, persistence, righteousness and justice, and stand against America’s racist and Satanic evil. Only God can stir the heart and consciousness of American citizens, and people throughout the world to simultaneously get up, and f...
But the End of all things are at hand; be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer. (Peter 4:7) In these last days God has provided multiple opportunities for man to repent of their sins, and keep covenant relationship with him, but man has constantly refused his calling. Now we are at the point where we must choose the way of life, or the way of death and eternal damnation. By choosing life, man will repent and accept God's ways and his will for his life and be led in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (Psalm 23:3) Well Bless God! In...
There are two “viruses” currently running all over the United States. One is COVID-19, a virus that is rapidly approaching 100,000 deaths in just under three months. Imagine how the nation would react if 100,000 soldiers were killed in that amount of time. Someone starting with the president would have to answer some very tough questions as to why so many soldiers are dying. A fresh approach, no doubt would be looked at. The virus, according to some at the CDC hasn’t reached its peak. The initial peak estimate was that between 100,000 to 200,0...
Because of this nation’s perverted laws, evil andwicked men are in authority. They are the devil’s disciples doinghis work by threating to lock-up our people, many without cause. Now, thequestion is asked, who shall deliver us from the bondage of this death? Answer: OurLord Jesus Christ. We must repent and turn from our wicked ways,obey his commandments, which helps us to help ourselves. Then, the Lord Jesuswill bless our works, put his arms of protection around us and keep us from“all” harm and danger. God sits high and watches over those that...
Isaiah 60:20 NKJV Your sun shall no longer go down, nor shall your moon withdraw itself; For the Lord will be your everlasting light, And the days of your mourning shall be ended. Beloved your days of mourning and darkness are now over. For the coming of the SON has brought An Everlasting Light!!! A Light to overcome any darkness. An Everlasting Light! Once risen this Light will forever shine in your heart, and wherever you may go. Overshadowing your past. Conquering addictions, afflictions,...
The beatitudes of Jesus are the keys to the kingdom of God. They represent promises of God to those who have genuine faith in Him. This faith includes trust in God and submission to His will. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthews chapters 5-7) often with eight beatitudes which mean “blessed”. The Beatitudes apply to all Christians. They summarize the Christian ethics. They are similar to Paul’s nine fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. It may have been preached on a hillside near, the Sea of Galilee. The most important beatitude is the first...
We/mankind give God thanks and praise in many forms and ceremonies, customs, traditions, norms, folkways, beliefs and rituals, so, it should be appropriate to give God a generous hand of applause, and a lengthy standing ovation. Why? God is good always. No one knows more about the love, mercy, and grace of God than black Americans. Black people let us all bow our hearts and minds to God for the protection, direction, care, blessings, joy, happiness, hope, pleasures, and advancements He has provided us. Also, for the challenges, trials, and...
These are the beginning of sorrows. ( Matt . 24: 4- 8 ) They shall deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name sake. And many shall be offended, and shall betray one another ( Matt . 24 : 9 , 10 ) We must build up our FAITH in worship to God, and proclaiming that the Lord is merciful, gracious, longsuffering , and abundant in goodness and truth. ( Psalm 25: 9-14 ) The whole world must repent to the creator of the Universe, ask him for his wisdom that comes from above. God's people will...
I have so much love and admiration for my mom. The older I get, the more I see our similarities, and it makes me grateful that I have her to call mom. I, too, sometimes chuckle reminiscing on scenarios and things that shaped our unique mother/daughter relationship. I have always admired my mom's beauty. When I was a little girl, I relished watching her get dressed for fancy events and parties that she and my dad would attend. I would sit on her vanity chair as she got dressed, then move to the floor when it was time for her to put on her...
The current American government is system waging economic, healthcare, judicial/ criminal justice, educational, voting, and Coronavirus related warfare against poor, Black, Hispanic, elderly, disabled, children, immigrants, veterans, homeless, incarcerated, low income, students, and communities. The war of good vs. evil is in full advance. The fight over who will rule, good or evil? Who will exercise power over the people, the money, and the country, who will rule the future direction of the nation, and whose offspring will rule and dominate...
Fear maybe defined as pain about the future. It is the common form of mental stress. Fear can become a problem as well as a solution. We have healthy fear which hold us back from experiencing many of the good things God has for us (Cloud and Townsend,2000). People wrestle with two primary fears. They are: fear of failure and fear of the future. Fear is from Satan. God deals with human fear, confession and paralysis by letting people know that He is the Lord their God who can do anything and can solve any problem. He also reminds them of what...
1 Peter 5:10 | NKJV But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Beloved those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength!!! They shall mount up with wings as an eagle. They shall run and not get weary; they shall walk and not faint. Keep Waiting Just A Little While Longer!!! Keep walking by Faith and not by sight. Things will get better in spite of the way “it looks l...
The beginning of the end begins with woe is me! Woe! Woe! Such agonizing troubles God has to induce coma like symptoms for us to endure. Before one thing passes, three or four others are upon us.These are times that try men souls, Covid 19 takes four and five members of the same family. In Michigan many bishops, and pastors have died leaving their flocks like sheep without a shepherd. The painful part is none could be funeralized, and only a few were allowed at the graveside services. A viewing of a longtime friend was held outside the funeral...
All we hear is “we’re in a war,” some forseen enemy, someone we can prepare for or against. But if what we’re experiencing is orchestrated by God, then it’s not a war, but a “siege”. Trying to come up with a strategy or a way out is counterproductive. What is required and needed is “total surrender”. Throw up your hands, (acknowledge) and “Repent”. 2 Chronicles 7:14 rings loud and clear! “He who has ears let him or her “HEAR””. Before HIS PRESENCE, there is a GREAT SHAKING. Things have to “MOVE” and make way. There can be no standing. After ...
Lately, I’ve observed mannerisms and attitudes from both my parents that mimic the same as their parents. I’ve noticed that my dad can fall asleep on the couch seconds after he’s sat down and how he scratches the top of his head the same as my grandfather did. I’ve noticed that my mom walks leaning over for a few steps when she’s getting up from being seated, and she keeps everything, the same as my grandmother does. Whether they realized it or not, they do these and many other things the same as their parents have, and it is often funny to...
Man has a choice of being godly or ungodly (those who do not know God). Man also has a choice of being unrighteous (those who know God but do not obey God). These two types of man experience the wrath of God. Why is a man a man? The answer to this question is: because man has freedom in Polar interdependence with destiny. (Polar means resembling a pole or axis around which all else revolves). Man is a trinity, that is, he has a body, soul, and a spirit. This makes man different from other organisms. Only man was created like God, that is, man h...
God is the truth and the light. One can only serve God in spirit and truth. Both incumbent, and first-time candidates running in Monroe, Louisiana mayor/council elections, and other local, state and national elections, are reminded that true political representation is about true, inclusive, effective, efficient, and measurable service that improves the daily lives and communities of citizens. Incumbents and want-to-be elected officials are also reminded that if you are not a true servant of God’s goodness in your motivation to be voted into o...
There are many resources in the world that can enhance our lives. Resources are granted to those who have access to information. Information is shared through educational opportunities, involvement in social and civic programs, and networks. In addition to that, we now have amazing technology. With the evolution of technology, we can no longer use time and space as a variable to not having the information or resources we need. Within the realm of technology and communications, we can create groups of networks using communications devices, appli...
The first of all commandments (found at Mark 12:29-31) is The Lord, our God, is the one Lord, and we should love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The second is like unto it saying, You should love your neighbor as you love yourself. The home lockdown caused by the Coronavirus is testing our love. Before the virus, everyone went their separate ways and had their own space. Now we are sharing the same spaces, but how will we endure? One man accused his mother of hiding toilet paper and hit her. One of God's commandments says to...
"The Prophet Mourns “(Jeremiah 9) Oh, that I had in the wilderness a hiding place of wayfaring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them! For they all be adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men. Men have corrupted the ways of God, promoting same sex marriages, on TV a man calls another man his husband; kissing openly for all to see. They call it the "Modern Family". They have no respect nor fear of God. God is not pleased. The government has approved of homosexual couples adopting children. This is one of Satan’s devices to tea...
1 Corinthians 6:20 | NKJV For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. Beloved you are bought and “paid in full” by the Blood of Jesus!!! You are the temple of God and the Holy Spirit lives within you. Your “Deed” is in the vault of heaven. Signed by our Savior’s Blood!!! Priceless!!! Your “appraisal” far exceeds the current market value. Because you are “in this world but not of this world.” Hallelujah!!! The Realtor determines...
We must weep with those who weep. Many are mourning the passing of their loved ones as well as those stricken by the virus. Those in Christ Jesus must continue to do good works, help one another, remember the elderly, and those in need. Let's continue to praise God always, giving him thanks because in him we live, move and have our being. We can do all things through Jesus our Lord. Well Bless God! May the hand of God be upon ALL that believe in him. Cleave to the Lord, because he is good, his mercy is everlasting. We must speak God 's Word...
Daniel 3:25 | NKJV “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” No matter what trial you find yourself in JESUS SAVES!!! You may be in a “storm”, a “flood”, a “famine”, a “law suit” illness or a “dispute”. Or put in the fiery furnace like Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego. Do not go into it alone. Always be with the Lord!!! Jesus Saves!!! Carry the Precious Person, Power and Presence...
We are living in very interesting times. COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) has disrupted the entire globe, forcing us to take many precautions as we continue to live our lives. New restrictions around how we live and interact with one another can be summed up with the phrase called social distancing. Social distancing means measures taken to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining physical distance and reducing the number of times people come in close contact with one another. Social distancing calls for people to spend weeks away...
Families are rising up against each other, Mother's against Daughters, Fathers against their sons. There are earthquakes in different places, food is in short supply in many countries, diseases are running rampant in many countries, ( there is no antibiotics ) ALL these are the beginning of sorrows . Many are using this time to repent to one another, and offer comfort through God 's word. Psalm 91 has become the scripture many rely upon. Brothers and Sisters are given to us by God for times of trouble. The enemy ( satan) wants to destroy our su...
During the time Joseph, Jacob's 11th son, that ruled in Egypt during the worldwide famine, money failed because there was nothing of value to buy during the seven years of famine. God blessed Joseph and his family because they were his chosen ones, selected to show the world his powers through their lives. So as the Coronavirus pandemic wreak havoc in the world God wants to show himself strong through his people, those that love mercy. I do justly and walk humbly with God. (Micah 6:8) Well Bless God! Superintendent Henry Dav...
God has given man stern warnings against insensitive and corrupt rulers that hate good and love evil. The political leaders and religious leaders are rebellious against God 's commands. God is bringing judgement on the land, and the world. Because of sorcerers, sexual immorality, adultery, lying, etc. Those who defrauded workers of their wages, oppress the poor, widowed, the fatherless and homeless. They who do such things do not fear God. God isn't mocked, those who does these things will get what they deserve. (Galatians 6: ) What a man sows...
