Does God want Christians to pay taxes? This question comes to mind often as the government takes wages from my hard-earned paycheck. You may also ask yourself this question while completing last-minute forms for the April 15 tax return deadline. While taxes may be an annoyance, they exist for a reason. Discovering the biblical purpose for taxes will help you have a better attitude while obeying the law and God. What Are Taxes? Definition & The 16th Amendment Before... Read more
The month of April is National Poetry Month. In honor of this occasion, I will use a poem by Asaph to show you how to regain your focus in a fallen world. Are there any experiences you’ve had that make life seem unfair? Maybe they left you believing those who do wrong will always excel. Perhaps you think God does not care about the evil taking place all around the world. If you have these feelings, you are not alone... Read more
My original plan for this week’s article was to shed light on the history of Good Friday. Instead, I would like to wish a heavenly happy belated birthday to Donte Moses Preston. Who is Donte Moses Preston? Donte Lee Moses Preston is my youngest brother, born on March 27, 1994, in Washington, DC. Yesterday (March 27) would have been his thirtieth birthday. In honor of his memory, I will share his story (from my perspective) and impact on my... Read more
Are you looking for a church to celebrate Resurrection Weekend? If so, I invite you to worship with Mount Sinai Baptist Church (MSBC). 7 Last Words Services Men’s Perspective Located at 1615 3rd Street North West Washington, DC, Mt. Sinai has a variety we observe this holy holiday. On Good Friday, some of Sinai’s male ministers partner with other DC area Baptist churches for a 7 Last Words Service. A Seven Last Words Service allows congregations to hear sermons... Read more
High school locker room with basketball team players. The main player appears to be making a plea for victory with his head down and a basketball in his hands. Photo from iStockphoto.com. Photo taken by SDI Productions. With college basketball tournaments underway, it’s common for teams and fans to make desperate pleas during the final seconds of a close game. But as an avid college basketball fan, should I plea for victory? Charlotte Smith would say yes as she... Read more
How can I avoid being self-righteous? Every Christian must ask this question periodically to ensure they are not delusional about their spiritual growth. However, one can not avoid self-righteousness unless they have an accurate understanding of the term. Scholarly Explanations The Cambridge Dictionary suggests self-righteousness is thinking one’s thoughts and moral conduct are better than others. An example of this is an individual who acts spiritually superior because they donate $5,000 to charity every week. Supreme spiritual self-esteem can... Read more
Every family has non-negotiable house rules. Growing up in a godly household meant attending church every Sunday, and saying grace before meals. Two other non-negotiable rules were not being allowed to listen to music with profanity or watch cartoons containing sorcery. Like most children, I believed some of the rules were strict and unnecessary. As an adult, I realize my mother implemented these rules to show me how to live in a godly manner. Are you a mature... Read more
Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK) What is RAK Day & Why is it Important? Saturday, February 17, is Random Acts of Kindness Day. This day emphasizes uniting people through simple actions that show compassion and kindness. More specifically, this day strives to help people think about how they can positively impact their community. Along with benefitting others, psychologists believe generous acts also enhance the well-being of individuals demonstrating generosity. How Can I Get Involved? 6 General Ways to Participate... Read more
Today, Wednesday, February 7, is National Girls and Women in Sports Day! What better way to celebrate this day than by highlighting a woman of faith and flips, Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas? Her Foundation Family Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on December 31, 1995. She is the daughter of Timothy Douglas and Natalie Hawkins. She also has three siblings (two sisters and one brother). Her journey to becoming a world-famous gymnast began with the... Read more
The previous article challenges readers to read the Bible daily to keep their hearts connected to God. Paul offers a similar charge in 2 Timothy to challenge to study the Word of God. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, King James Version). Hearing this verse may cause some to wonder how they can rightly divide the word of truth so they can... Read more
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