(ThyBlackMan.com) When I heard this week that Bishop Eddie Long was holding a “Spirit & Truth” Conference, I had to sit back in my chair for a second to think. As my eye brow wrinkled into my forehead, I asked myself, “what is there that’s truthful about Eddie Long on ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) If you remember during the 2008 Presidential election, there was a strong effort to try to expose the faith of then Senator Obama. Many tried to label him an extremist because of his connection with the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright. I am curious to know if Mitt Romney will ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Whites only”…. “Colored”…. “No colored allowed”…. These words remind us a very ugly time in American history. A time of separate and unequal State sponsored fascism and racism. We all know about the history of Jim Crow, its demonic legacies; and the horrible results of its policies. For Black-Americans; ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Often times no one can tell when a man is in pain or has a struggle that he cannot handle because men have learned how to mask pain and struggle since childhood. We were taught that crying was essentially a sign of total weakness. As a result, we develop ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Author of Exploring Prosperity Preaching: Biblical Health, Wealth, and Wisdom On March 14, 2012 on ThyBlackMan.com, Dell Gines wrote that post modern, materialistic hedonism is one of the most destructive things for the Black community. “Our value system is now based on the pursuit of pleasure or the pursuit ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of my favorite Prophets in the bible has to be the Prophet Jeremiah. According to Jeremiah 1:5, before he was even formed in his mother’s womb, the Lord said, “I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you, I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I have been pondering a major decision that would take me out of my comfort zone. I’ve prayed about it and listened for God’s guidance. In the process, one of the things I’ve noticed is how easy it is for the noise of one’s emotions to interfere with hearing ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It seems that Pat Robertson is at it again. In light of the devastating tornadoes that have touched down in the Midwest and Southern states he has made very disheartening comments regarding tornado victims during an episode of the 700 Club. Pat Robertson is a televangelist and the host ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) One of the biggest struggles of adolescence is learning to become comfortable with who you are and how God made you. Teens waste a great deal of energy trying to be what they are not. They have so many people telling them what they should be or who they ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Deus lo volt!” (Latin: “God wills it!”) was the slogan used by 11th Century Christian clergy to harangue men throughout Europe to join the Crusader armies, whose objective was to drive the Turkish “infidels” out of the Holy Land and restore Jerusalem to Papal control. Though the Crusaders had some initial ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Lies on the lips of a priest Thanksgiving disguised as feat – Jay-Z, “No Church in the Wild” The preacher want me buried why? Cause I know he a liar Have you ever seen a crackhead, that’s eternal fire – Tupac, “Blasphemy” Is there any doubt that today ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Most couples not only do not have a plan to grow together spiritually…they don’t even talk about it. Not long ago, we surveyed subscribers to our Good Advice Parent Newsletter in various areas of marital satisfaction. I wasn’t surprised that the area we found couples least satisfied was that ...