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In early 1971, a musical genius by the name of Marvin Gaye penned the ballad that serves as the title of this article. He asked this question of America during a time when the country struggled with racial […]

In this episode we welcome Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, PhD, interim Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. She is the recent author and editor of the book Preaching Black Lives (Matter). We […]

116 days and counting…
After the untimely assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, tensions grew across the country. Two weeks earlier, hostilities in Louisville, KY were already bubbling […]

The timing is inconvenient, not to mention that it doesn’t feel right. Summer is supposed to be a time for vacations, travel and picnics. A time for barbecues and family reunions. Instead, we’re coming upon a m […]

The Testimony Issue

FEATURES
28 LAST-MINUTE MINISTRY
by Donald L. McPhaull / If anything, COVID-19 teaches us to plan ahead.

FAVORITES
5 EDITORIAL
by Carmela Monk Crawford / Bucket List for the […]

In this episode Carmela and Claudia discuss the controversy around the confederate monuments with David Person, journalist, podcaster, and protestor at a recent Alabama rally. But we’re also excited to announce a […]

In this episode Carmela and Claudia welcome Pastor Tricia Wynn Payne, author of “The Fight For My Life.” She is going to be live on the podcast Thursday, June 25th at 11am sharing with us her testimony, […]

An inspirational moment came during a protest in Michigan, when Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson put aside his riot gear and told a crowd of demonstrators that he’s there to listen and to help. When asked w […]

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW
I praise God that even though it looks like we may have to slog through months of economic challenge, health threats, global movements and machinations, He is still in […]

The last day of 2019 was much more than the end of the year. As things have turned out, for me, it also marked the start of a countdown to my being sidelined in self-quarantine. On December 31, 2019, […]

It was Bryan Stevenson who said, “There is power in proximity. We have to get close to people and the communities who are at risk—and stay close.” When I reflect upon this statement and consider the current chall […]

“Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” […]

In 1921 the Greenwood District in Oklahoma was one of the wealthiest black communities in all of America. It was described as the Black Wall Street. What an interesting name for the epicenter of black businesses, […]

“Embrace the “beautiful struggle” of our existence, persistence, and resistance.
Fourteen years ago this week, I became a father overnight. On Sunday, June 18, 2006, I said “I do” to my beautiful bride, Bobbie, a […]

Pray
In the Jewish tradition, Tikkun Olam – repairing the world – is a fundamental responsibility. Today, our world is badly in need of repair.

Our hearts are breaking over the most recent in a long line of […]

“Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching. Jesus answered, ‘I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come […]