Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Friday, November 25, 2022
What Does Thanksgiving Mean?
The Biblical meaning of the word “thanksgiving” is not something you do. It is not something that is spontaneous, or an extemporaneous expression of thanks for some good deed done, or good that that has come our way. The biblical concept of the word “thanksgiving” does not depend on something one has or has received. This word has nothing to do with “outward” circumstances, but rather, has to do with one’s spiritual attitude toward life. Paul declared, in Philippians 4:11, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Thanksgiving is a learning process. It is allowing the Holy Spirit to place within us contentment – or a real praise of thanksgiving to God for everything in one’s life. Biblical thanksgiving is not what one does, but rather it is what one is – what one has become as a result of absolute and complete trust in Christ Jesus. It is the “spirit” in which one accepts “all things.” Our problem often is that we have in mind what a word means – our definition of the word – and, it is almost impossible for us to divorce that word from the meaning we have given it. The Biblical meaning of the word “thanksgiving” is not something someone does, but rather it is, because Jesus lives within us, a life of thanksgiving becomes a daily expression of His life. This is not self-improvement. No! It is God manifesting His life through us.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Emotional Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on globally, there is little doubt that it is taking a lasting toll on the mental health of millions of people. Fear of getting sick, the loneliness that accompanies quarantine, and a fragile economy combine to create complicated challenges to mental well-being.
Among university students, the pandemic has led to increased symptoms of depression and moderate increases in stress and loneliness.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Sunday, September 4, 2022
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE by Rev. M.D. Rogers
Jesus’ encounter with the lepers takes place in the “region between Samaria and Galilee,” suggesting a potentially hostile locale at the border, neither inside nor outside Jewish territory. Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem, a literary road sign that points ahead to the impending violence of the cross.
The relationship between Samaritans and Jews at the time of
Jesus was conflicted and sometimes violent. Centuries before this they had been
one people, but changes and tensions wrought by exile and return put them at
odds regarding beliefs about scripture, worship, what it means to be holy, etc.
A history of hostility may explain why James and John suggest firebombing a
Samaritan village (“Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from
heaven and consume them?” cf. 2Kings 1:10-12) after it refuses to serve as the
first rest stop on Jesus’ journey. Jesus firmly rebukes their violent request
(Luke 9:51-56).
In any case, despite potential danger, and without asking
anything about their loyalties, heritage, or intentions (will they perpetuate
the hostility?), Jesus works healing for all ten — including the Samaritan.
After the Samaritan saw that he was healed, the rest of his
response is characterized by four verbs: turn back (hypostrepho), praise (or
give glory; doxazo), prostrate (literally fall on his face), and thank
(eucharisto). Jesus highlights the first two verbs by repetition: “Was none of
them found to return (hypostrepho) and give praise (doxa) to God except this
foreigner?
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Affordable Care Act
The
Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been one of the most controversial pieces of
social legislation enacted in recent history. Much of the debate, however, has
been partisan and ideological in nature. A considered discussion of the law’s successes
and failures to date is long overdue.
We know the
law has had a considerable impact on the availability of health insurance. More
than 25 million people are now estimated to have health insurance under its
various provisions. Because of the Supreme Court’s unexpected ruling that made
Medicaid expansion a state choice, drops in uninsured rates diverge greatly
across the country, with rates falling to the lowest levels in states that have
expanded Medicaid eligibility. All told, as many as 16.4 million previously
uninsured people have gained coverage since the law passed in 2010.
Friday, July 8, 2022
Monday, June 27, 2022
Gospel Gold-"Under the Blood" 06/27 by Gospel Gold | Music
Gospel Gold-"Under the Blood" 06/27 by Gospel Gold | Music: Gospel Music is a shining beacon of hope, a fantastic journey of joy divine, and a triumphant victory in God that comes from deep down in the souls of God's Chosen People. The greatest melodies and the most stimulating songs have been given to this Nation and the World through the African American experience. African American Experience. When we consider the tragic, dreadful, and catastrophic experiences which occur to so many in our society- and when we tend to feel and believe that there is no way out, Gospel Music is there to?Take our Hands and Lead us On .African rhythm, work songs and field hollers - the basic elements for the spirituals. It is rhythm that drives American music: the spirituals, and by extension gospel, the blues, jazz, ragtime and rock n'roll. The Gospel Music experience cannot be told in a short story, or even in a one hour melody of songs, for it is far too rich, far too harmonious and deliberately stimulating. It is a living experience, always changing, always giving, and always becoming the foundation that gave moral, physical and spiritual support to a great and powerful people. email: gospelgold@songwriter.net cash app : $GospelGold visit the GG facebook page
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
FBCHS Bible Study - "For None of us Life to Himself" 05/17 by Gospel Gold | Music
FBCHS Bible Study - "For None of us Life to Himself" 05/17 by Gospel Gold | Music: 'For none of us liveth to himself ' Romans 14:7-19 That is, none of us believers; others may, but these do not, at least they ought not, nor do they when under the influence of the grace of God: they do not live, neither to righteous, nor to sinful self; they do not live upon their duties and services; nor do they ascribe their life, righteousness, and salvation to them; nor do they live to their own lusts, or make provision for the flesh to fulfil the lusts thereof, and much less to the lusts and wills of others: This verse must be read and understood in the context of the verse that follows. Paul has insisted that whatever side someone is on in one of the disputed matters in the early church, each person should be fully convinced of his or her position and participate (or not) to honor the Lord. Strictly speaking, those who associate sin with things God has not explicitly condemned are considered those 'weak in faith' (Romans 14:1). However, those who embrace their Christian freedom in that are not to look down on those who are more convicted. And, those with more restrictive opinions should not judge those who don't share their view (Romans 14:3). Christians ultimately answer to God, not to each other (Romans 14:4; Colossians 2:16–23).
Monday, March 14, 2022
Pass-The_ Ball...: Mentoring vs. Counseling: What’s the Difference?
Pass-The_ Ball...: Mentoring vs. Counseling: What’s the Difference?: Mentoring vs. Counseling: What’s the Difference?
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Thursday, February 3, 2022
At The River I Stand
In the 1960s, Memphis' 1,300 sanitation workers formed the lowest caste of a deeply racist society, earning so little they qualified for welfare. In the film, retired workers recall their fear about taking on the entire white power structure when they struck for higher wages and union recognition.
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Sunday, January 23, 2022
Electronic Village: The Education Startup Revolution
Electronic Village: The Education Startup Revolution: Young entrepreneurs take note : as the next post describes, jumping into the education space may be one of the smartest decisions in today’s...
Thursday, January 20, 2022
“Cure or Painkiller”
many, meaning that the majority of us will have difficulties living the
way we ought to. Working in the field of social justice only seems to
add another dimension to that difficulty. Poverty, economic inequality,
and eradicating racism, sexism, and the like are all issues
that "progressive Christians" care about, but how much do we really say
about how things got this way?
From my experience, the progressive Christian movement has shown that
it can advise its constituency on how to assist in uplifting burdened
communities, but I've noticed an absence in acknowledging what got us --
a collective "us" -- into places of suffering in the first place.
Effective movements all have two key elements: first is a thorough
understanding of the root causes of their issues in order to heal
whatever the "disease" may be. The other is an unrelenting commitment
to be a cure and not a treatment. Where we are right now in history
begs the question: Do we want
a cure or just a painkiller?
Sunday, January 2, 2022
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