(ThyBlackMan.com) There is a wonderful Scripture in the African American religious canon that reads “God don’t like ugly.” My first ethics instructor who undoubtedly heard it from her first ethics instructor – my grandmother, introduced me to this passage. It was during one of our many lectures in the classroom ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I am a victim of praise! Throughout my life there have been individuals, groups and institutions that have given me support and encouragement that far surpassed my personal belief in my own ability to succeed. They raised the bar for me and cheered me until I was able to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many choose to forgive (based on Biblical precepts) because forgiveness has benefits for the forgiver. Forgiveness is a canceling of a “debt”. One can choose to forgive so that anger doesn’t destroy one’s own sense of well-being, though this may require a grieving process. To forgive is to release ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Churches proclaim divorce to be a sin with certain exceptions. These exceptions depend on which church you attend. Some believe divorce is a sin unless there is sexual infidelity, but what about abuse or neglect of a spouse? Most would say that sexual infidelity may warrant a divorce, but ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When you have been wronged it can be hard to consider mercy, but when you are the one who has done wrong, mercy can be what saves you. Certainly looking at truth about yourself can be unacceptable without grace. The Bible is essentially stories of redemption, and how a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Prayer is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal, yet for many Christians this great resource seems to go untapped and overlooked. Many people never develop a growing prayer life and therefore find themselves easily frustrated and fatigued in their service for the Lord. They seem to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.” (Proverbs 14:26) Let us as fathers… Pursue the Lord with all our hearts so our children may be challenged by the potential of loving the God we pursue and pursuing the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) And, with this knowledge I have learned That salvation cannot be earned. And, though many bridges I have burned God is waiting for me to turn Brian Courtney Wilson “Waiting to Turn” I don’t remember the exact words that caused the stream of tears down my face, but ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Several weeks ago, I read A Grief Observed. The book, written by CS Lewis (1898 – 1963), was written as an expression of the author’s grief over the death of his wife, Joy. At times, the author seemed angry, as he frequently expressed his displeasure with God regarding his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tsunamis. Earthquakes. Nuclear meltdowns. Unstable global economies. Doom and gloom. I suppose it pays to be Christian right now; particularly, one of those Christians who consistently forewarns of the end of days. You know the ones who have a sense of urgency that lends to rapid eye movement (R.E.M.) ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Surrender Your Possessions Surrender your will To the Lord’s and be freed from Demons embattled. ~ Although I am far from a resident expert at exorcising resident evil, I have personally assisted in delivering a fellow Brother (capital “B” to denote that he’s black!) in Christ. But it’s not ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I would like to share some observations about men. Below are two observations for your consideration. First, have you noticed how some men have a healthy variety of adult males in their life? That is to say, some men have good male buddies. They spend time together. They periodically ...