June has been named Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. And although we would like to suppose that men are always strong, resilient, and able to handle anything without help, the opposite couldn’t be truer. Would you believe me if I told you that among those who succumb to mental disorders, men are more prone to this than women? Statistically speaking, suicide is ranked eighth as the leading cause of death among men, yet men are typically the least likely to... Read more
When we look at many churches in America, are we able to observe leaders who are equipping members for ministry outside of the church? Can we say, with conviction, that they are teaching members how to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit? Are they readying them with the ability to recognize how they should operate outside of the four walls of their local church? Is this missing? Is it there but just not visible enough? Could it be too apparent... Read more
I think most people would agree that baggage is something that should be left out of most relationships, especially romantic ones. In dating, baggage can come in the form of unhealed trauma or not working to identify certain triggers. It can be anything from children from previous relationships to divorce, or medical issues. However it presents itself, we don’t view it as a complimentary item that we bring along with us as we board the plane to get to know... Read more
Usually, when we journey from one year to the next, we construct a list of things that we are going to commit to doing differently. But how often does forgiveness make that list? How often do we pray for a heart that is open to forgiving others? Or do we even think it is important enough to make our New Year’s resolution list? When I hear the word forgiveness, most of the time, the first thing that comes to mind... Read more
There are a lot of questions surrounding evangelical efforts, the Church, and its involvement in certain issues. Issues ranging from politics, social issues, race relations, and international affairs to gun violence, community outreach, and the list goes on. If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably encountered those who pass out assignments for the Church from their computers or phones. People demand action from the Church, and they vehemently vocalize what the church should and should not be doing. You... Read more
If you’re a believer, I’m sure you’ve heard that you need to witness to others about Jesus. You’ve been told that to bring others into the body of Christ, you must share the good news to all of those you encounter. But can you do this? And if you do, do you do it well? Suffice it to say, Christians are called to evangelize and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world (Matthew 28:18–20). But as witnesses to... Read more
Here we are again discussing church hurt. Although this once hot topic has made its way into the common conversations of the church, it still has a significant effect on how some view the Church. So, I guess we could say that we never really left the subject. We just buried it under all the other trendy topics that we’ve been inundated with. Speaking of church hurt, I’m reminded of this post that was circulating around Facebook. The post posed... Read more
Unfortunate circumstances have a way of summoning sadness while also welcoming the entrance of blessings. Death can be seen as one of these unfortunate circumstances. Suffering loss can leave anyone devastated, confused, questioning God, and sometimes even wondering when the time will come for them to leave this earth. It can cause families to grieve together, laugh together, smile together, and hold each other closer. But although death has a way of bringing people together, it also has a way... Read more
Social media has become a very useful tool for sharing information. We can become knowledgeable on a plethora of topics just by opening up an app or two and exploring. One of the most popular pieces of content to digest now is videos. We can consume videos of people dancing and singing, but they dare not be of a woman preaching. I recently experienced this type of rejection on social media myself. But get this, I wasn’t even preaching! Our... Read more
Here in Arkansas, we’re dealing with a controversial matter surrounding lawmakers and school curriculum, particularly African American history. Over the years, we’ve heard arguments concerning the significance of Black lives. And although the views of equality amongst mankind can be nebulous depending on the audience you poll; it is an immutable fact that these lives do indeed matter to God. So, what happens when the question of significance of Black lives is realized through academic restrictions? Restrictions placed on students... Read more
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