Long before I went to seminary, I was studying the Bible. I recall taking a free correspondence course from Family Radio. The very first book  I studied with them was the book of Hosea, an enigmatic book indeed, beginning with the prophet’s obedience to God’s order to go and marry a prostitute. How many of us men would obey such an order?The fascinating thing about this book is not so much the rel...

Have you ever tried to solve a mystery?Some of the most fascinating detective stories are full of twists and turns that leave you surprised and hungry for more.Did you know that God’s story in the Bible is actually a series of clues? It is true. Moreover, these clues slowly reveal and then solve one of the most mind-boggling mysteries of all time.You see, with God nothing is random. Every detail i...

She sat in the pew, feeling the cool trace of ash pressed onto her forehead. "Remember that you are dust, and to dust, you shall return."But it wasn’t her mortality that weighed on her heart that night—it was her regret. Years ago, she had abandoned a friendship in a moment of selfishness. Her best friend had suffered a devastating loss, and instead of standing beside her, she walked away. First, ...

Jesus says, “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:28)Here Jesus is speaking directly to his 12 disciples whom he is sending out to preach the good news to Jews and Gentiles, to the rich and poor, to the downcast, the oppressed, the disinherited, and the hopeless. He is essentially instructing them not ...

Last week, a friend of mine with whom I regularly exchange inspirational texts, sent me the following text: “God has a perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith; but it’s worth the wait.” As I read these words, my mind immediately went to my favorite prophet, Isaiah, and what he wrote in the first chapter of 2nd Isaiah, the last two verses, Isa...

"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9We’ve sung "Lift Every Voice and Sing" for years, but I believe that in the last couple of years, especially this year, this song has become more than just an anthem—it is a testimony to the experiences of our Black siblings in America. It is a song of faith, struggle, and resi...

Unless you are connected to Haiti, as I am, you may not have paid any special attention to this past Sunday, January 12. For most of us of Haitian descent, this is a date we can never forget. It is the 15th Anniversary of the January 2010 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which, in about 35 seconds, devastated Haiti and killed thousands of people. We will never know the exact number, but it is said to be ...

As we enter 2025, we are reminded of God's unchanging faithfulness and goodness. Every new year brings opportunities to reflect on God’s mercy, celebrate God’s faithfulness, and recommit ourselves to walking in God’s purpose.There’s a beautiful song that resonates deeply in my heart, reflecting the very essence of God’s goodness. These lyrics from Jenn Johnson’s “The Goodness of God” stir my soul ...

It has been about six weeks since we, in the United States, and the whole world had the shock of our lives: the election of Donald Trump, with all his baggage', as the President of these United States for a second time. And many of us, including yours truly, are still reeling. We all are experiencing a severe case of “Anxiety.”The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary defines Anxiety as: “painful ...

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.” [Psalm 55:22 NIV] I took the liberty of purchasing two orchid plants last month even though I have a terrible record of accomplishments with indoor plants. Their stunning blooms and larger-than-life personality was hard to resist. I read the instructions carefully and the key to maintaining the...