Carmela Monk Crawford

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, I Dream a World Where We Can Make It Stop 3 months, 4 weeks ago

I dream a world where man
No other man will scorn,
Where love will bless the earth
And peace its paths adorn
I dream a world where all
Will know sweet freedom’s way,
Where greed no longer saps the soul
Nor […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, 2020 May / June Issue 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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 […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, BUCKET LIST FOR THE SAVED 5 months ago

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 […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, The Official Statement of MESSAGE on Police Brutality and Racial Injustice 5 months, 3 weeks ago

In solidarity with the outcries of justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless others who have died at the hands of police brutality, Message denounces racial violence and calls for […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, In Honor of Pat Sparks Harris, Friend and Associate Message Editor 6 months, 1 week ago

September 25, 1947 – May 20, 2020
Pat Sparks Harris, the long-time backbone of Message (1999-2018), served most recently as our Associate Editor before she retired. What distinguished her 20-year career was that […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, The Thinking Man's Vegan 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Behind the marketing, the untold impact of animal products menaces communities of color.

Vegetarians and plant-based eaters bite off a little more respect these days. Overall, vegetarians make up 3% and […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, 2020 March / April Issue 7 months, 4 weeks ago

HARMONY: Earth Love, Health, and Environmental Justice

Environmental justice is concerned with the fair treatment of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income when it comes to […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, Healing and Wholeness in Washington D.C.’s Historic Howard University Hospital 7 months, 4 weeks ago

Howard University Hospital, in Washington, D.C., was formerly the first Freedman’s Hospital, established in 1862 for the treatment of African Americans, particularly those who were f […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, Get Message On Your Smart Speakers 9 months ago

Message magazine continues to find ways to reach our community with the gospel. The latest way is via Amazon’s Alexa enabled devices. If you have an Amazon Echo, Dot or other Alexa-enabled device you can now h […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, 2019 November / December Issue 11 months, 1 week ago

REVOLUTION STARTS HERE

Yusef Salaam Survived through Anger, Love, and the Reality of God’s Presence.
FEATURES
11 I was in prison
by Ruthven Phillip / Bad bail economics produce financial strain for the “ […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, How to Play The Conscience Card 11 months, 1 week ago

I totally get it. Faithful and God-fearing means one has to stand up for the cause of God in the face of encroaching evil. Students of the Bible do more than wait as human conflicts increase and environmental […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, Give Hope on Giving Tuesday 12 months ago

Today is Black Friday and your shopping, if you did any, is likely done for the day. Or are you waiting to get some deals online on Cyber Monday? Either way, please plan on supporting Message magazine on Giving […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, Coming Soon: Maryland Message Power Weekend 1 year, 1 month ago

Join Message for a weekend of Power! You will be inspired by the Word of God, and leave powered up to bless the world around you!

Dr. Jesse Wilson headlines this event with a Spirit-filed message. After a […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, 2019 September/October 1 year, 1 month ago

Managing the Millennial Family

Humble travelers Earl and Thomia Campbell, offer a few points on this thing called life.
FEATURES
11 More Than Money
by Ruthven Phillip / Five ways you can build a lasting […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, The Theologian and the Skeptic 1 year, 1 month ago

Portland, Oregon based The Bible Project has posted more than 140 Bible videos and podcasts on platforms including YouTube that have been viewed more than 100 million times in the five years since its […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, It’s a Trap, I’m Telling You! 1 year, 1 month ago

The prospect of a sunny day at an Orlando water park to cap off summer vacation managed to raise an eyebrow among our emerging adult children. With one in college, one a senior in high school, and one in eighth […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, Content Consideration Survey 1 year, 1 month ago

Thank you for taking the time to take this survey. The Message magazine team would like to serve you better in providing articles and content that enhance and enrich your life and inspire you.

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Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, 2019 July / August Issue 1 year, 3 months ago

CHILD OF AFRICA

What 400 Years Has Done to Our Faith
FEATURES
11 Managing Your Debt
by Ruthven Phillip / Part four in our series of six to stabilize shaky finances.

12 Exchanging The Truth For A Lie […]

Carmela Monk Crawford wrote a new post, Legacy, Privilege, and the Wealth Gap 1 year, 3 months ago

Jesus told a story of a rich man who wore beautiful clothes, one who lived and ate well (Luke 16:19-31). We have no insight as to the character of this man, not until he dies and ends up in hell! (Not a doctrinal […]