(ThyBlackMan.com) Scripture Deuteronomy 15:1-6 1 At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) God gives us strength as we follow His rescue plan, when the battles of life leave us spiritually weak, confused, devastated and drained. He gives power to the faint, the weary and the fallen who may also be destitute. Wait on God for a renewal of strength. Ignore temptations ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Again, this is not an attempt to proselytize or to shape your thinking regarding religion or spirituality. Rather, this is an attempt to delve into a subject that is often brought up among Black folks and used to separate us instead of bring us together around practical economic/public policy ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Is it possible to have a Black consciousness and be a Christian? Are the terms contradictory? Is “Conscious Christian” an oxymoron? I can hear some of you now, saying, “Uh oh, Jim, you are in deep water with this topic.” That’s fine; this column has not survived for nearly ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This week we celebrate Christmas — the mass celebrating the birth of Jesus the Christ — the Messenger. Across a country shaken by terrorism, the stores are festooned with lights, music fills the air and, despite the dismal realities of most, there is talk of good cheer. As I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Digital technologies are changing and evolving constantly,” Bourgeois, “Ministry in the Digital Age” I hope you’re helped by this blog that shows the uniqueness and power of applying the Internet and Social Media tools to build the kingdom of God. The Church of Christ theme: Saving Souls and Keeping ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) From Egypt to Germany, Italy to Idaho, Christmas has been celebrated in different forms. America is the first to turn this ‘pagan’ holiday into an orgy of consumption. The origins of this holiday full of gift-giving and an overweight senior citizen who can fit through thin chimneys and travel ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The world would surely be a better place if we were all more accepting of different beliefs and religions, right? Well, the only way you can help to make sure that the next generation is more open and accepting is to teach your children the right way. Here is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The teachings of the apostle Paul can help all of us to examine our hearts and lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Chapter 2 Paul probes deeply into the kind of life that enables any of us to function as role models. According to Paul, ministry seems ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) During the 1,000 years of peace, and after the rapture of the saints, gentiles will realize that they have been lied to by their forefathers for thousands of years. The gentiles will seek out the Jews and plead with them to teach them the truth about Yehovah, and why ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Jesus used parables to teach the word. When He was alone with His own disciples, He explained everything. Mark and Matthew differ in their reports of stilling the storm. Mark said Jesus left a crowd behind as they took Him along in the boat. Matthew said that Jesus got ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Instead of the phrase “falling away” in 2nd Thess. 2:3-4, it should have been translated as “rebellious stand”. The rebellious stand by the anti-Christ must come first. Right off the bat, the “pre-trib” teaching is proven false. The two witnesses (Elijah and Enoch) will testify against the anti-Christ for ...