Faith &/or Religion
Walk, Bike, or Carpool: Another Step toward Simple Living
I’m still on my journey of finding a simpler way of living in the world today. Just in time for Earth Day, I’ve decided to take up walking instead of driving as much as I can. While many pastors today don’t live near the church that they pastor; I’m blessed to live... »
To Whom Should Christians Pledge Allegiance?
The continuing drama circling Goshen College right now has sparked an internal discussion within me. Goshen College, the private Mennonite school, recently reversed its 114 year history of not singing or playing the National Anthem before sporting events. Paying homage to its Christian roots of nonviolence and pacifism, the Mennonite school viewed... »
Christian College Reconsiders National Anthem: Has 114 year history of NOT singing it
Photo Source: http://bvapush.pbworks.com/f/american-flag.jpg Last week in our online Bible Study experience at the church I serve, we explored the topic, “What Makes a Baptist a Baptist?” Based principally on Walter Shurden’s book, The Baptist Identity: Four Fragile Freedoms. Since the start of the year I’ve been trying to re-introduce and explore the foundations... »
When Christian Mission Goes Way Wrong (part 2)
Photo Credit: Telegraph.Co.Uk I have an uneasy feeling when it comes to Christian Missionaries. I know that sounds strange coming from a pastor. But anyone who reviews the history of missionaries from the Western, American context will find a deluge of disheartening examples connecting Christian Mission with subjugation, oppression, and the dehumanizing of... »
When Christian Mission Goes Way Wrong (part 1)
Many of you have been following the situation going on in Haiti – no, not the earthquake and recovery, but the arrest and pending trial of 10 U.S. Christian Missionaries who are under judicial scrutiny right now for the alleged kidnap attempt of dozens of Haitian children. This story disturbs me on many fronts,... »
More Money for WAR, but not for the POOR
Last Thursday, I was a guest on the Marc Steiner Show (WEAA-Baltimore) talking politics and specifically giving reaction to the President’s first State of the Union Address. Overall, I think the President gave an ok speech, but it’s what I expect from him at this point. What I wasn’t ok with at... »
Homegoing Information for Pastor John L. Wright
Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Viewing 6:00PM – 8:00PM New Union Baptist Church 510 N. Monroe Street Baltimore, MD 21223 Rev. Charles Savage, Pastor Friday, February 5, 2010 The Viewing 9:00 – 10:00AM Family Hour 10:00 – 11:00AM Funeral 11:00AM St. John Baptist Church The Corner of Tamar Drive and Little Patuxent Parkway (Rte. 175) Columbia, MD 21045 Rev. Robert Turner, Pastor »
R.I.P. Pastor John L. Wright (First Baptist Church of Guilford)
I remember some years ago now picking up The Afro Newspaper and turning straight to their Faith section where they would have church advertisements and articles. It was on that page that my eyes would be drawn to the advertisement from the First Baptist Church of Guilford. I loved looking at their... »
New Year, Same Struggle: Starting 2010 in Solidarity with Palestinians
Technically, I started the year in corporate worship and fellowship at my church. For those not familiar with the Black Church experience, we observe what we call Watch Night Service on New Year’s Eve every year. It’s a night for us to reflect on the past year’s journey and look forward to... »
Haiti’s Quake: Our Challenge
Photo Credit: Gnews.com Like many of you, my heart has been heavy for the people of Haiti this week as they have endured a tremendous earthquake and successive aftershocks. A country that was already struggling and surviving in the midst of extreme poverty; is now trying to dig out from significant infrastructural collapse and... »
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