“But if anyone does not provide for his (her) relatives, and especially for members of his (her) household, he (she) has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” 1 Timothy 5.8 At the end of the day, we are family! Family’s share unique DNA, experiences, and history. As
Sunday Reflections
“‘S…holes’” – Haiti and Africa President Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America
People of color have known all too well and long that being discriminated against is not easy to accept or address. I poignantly remember an early Saturday morning drive to the church several years ago and being stopped by a police officer in a neighboring municipality. The officer’s initial
Grateful Gratitude
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15, 1929 – April 04, 1968 The King family has sacrificed and experienced grief unlike most American families. People often compare the King
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body…But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So do not worry about tomorrow,
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Several years ago, Janet Hall of WBRC and other anchors, campaigned for breast cancer awareness by encouraging women (and men) to examine their breast every 6th day of the month. The campaign, anchored at WBRC, Channel 6, created a very easy way to remember this important self-examination. On the 6th
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968 In the upcoming weeks, we will participate in three elections in our state. There is a special Senate run-off this Tuesday, September 26, to determine the GOP candidate (Roy
Dr. Hamlin’s Reflection for Sunday, September 17, 2017
The late David Halberstam, a nationally recognized scholar/historian and Pulitzer Prize author, wrote a masterful book in 1999, The Children. The book focuses on the significant contributions that young people made to the Civil Rights Movement, 1959-1962 in Nashville. One of the greatest debates between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, evil is going forth from nation to nation
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘Behold, evil is going forth from nation to nation, and a great storm is being stirred up from the remotest parts of the earth.’” Jeremiah 25.32 “Storms of every sort, torrents, earthquakes, cataclysms, ‘convulsions of nature,’ etc., however mysterious and lawless at first sight
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6.33 (NIV) The first major revelation that I was on sabbatical took place Monday, June 5. I woke up early and sat down to email the usual Monday email to