Rev. Nolan Williams, Jr.'s "Christmas Gift!" is a History Lesson, Spiritual Uplift and an Eye-Popping Show
In one sense, Christmas for African-American slaves was a day like any other, filled with back-breaking labor and obligations to the master’s family before one’s own. Slaves might’ve received leisure time with their loved ones, but a holiday was never guaranteed. Yet, enslaved fami...
This Holiday Season, Put Your Faith into Helping Those in Need with Life-Changing Gifts
If you’re looking for something different to give as a holiday gift this year, you might want to consider a gift that’s more than just “stuff.” Many individuals and families are looking for alternate giving ideas that help people in need. And with one in eight people going to...
Reflecting on the Tragedy of September 11 on its 11th Year Anniversary
I woke up to my mother shaking me. In distance, behind the haze of sleep, I heard her frantically telling me to get up. That my father called to say one of the towers had fallen. We rushed to the living room. We turned on Channel 7. We watched as the brick and mortar of the World Trade Center crum...
Allow the Just Judge to Judge
Have you ever been 100 percent sure of something only to find out that you were wrong? Let me tell you: I've been there and done that several times in my life. We are fallible humans who make mistakes in our judgments, in how we think about things, and in our opinions constantly. With that in mind,...
The Key to Prosperity Begins with You and Your Faith in Yourself
If you're waiting for someone or something to give you what you want in life, you'll wait a long time. Prosperity is something you create. No one gives it to you. So stop waiting and get on with making it happen. What are you thinking about right now? Is it a negative thought? Let's make some dist...
This Weekend, Remember to Pay Tribute to the Fallen for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day for paying tribute and honor, for soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country, America. It’s a time and day of dedication where friends and family come together to prepare for the honorary events that serves as a true reminder of Memorial Day. This day is celebra...
The Key to Inner Peace is Choosing Faith Over Fear
It was brought to my attention the other night that you cannot be in faith and fear at the same time. I have been thinking a lot about that and consciously noticing when I slip into fear to bring myself back into the space of faith. I am aware how vigilant one needs to be to stay in that space, esp...
How to Have a Great Passover Seder
Okay, if this is your first Passover Seder, you might be a little stressed. No need though, because this article has all of the things you need to impress your friends and family and make it seem like your house is the one where all the cool kids have Passover. When lighting the candles at the st...
Reading Spiritual Books is Essential to Inspire the Heart and Soul
Spiritual books are known to be our best friends for their unconditional love towards us. Reading, generally, has always been one of our favorite hobbies. As far as spiritual inspiration and knowledge is concerned, there is no substitute of acquiring it other than from spiritual books. These books a...
It May Not Be Easy But It Will Be OK
As I was reading the 4thchapter in 2 Corinthians recently, I couldn’t help but to smile when I got to the 17thverse. When I think of the struggles the Apostle went through, I wouldn’t describe them as “light and momentary troubles” as he does. This is what he describes as lig...
Women’s Conference Calls for Traditional Character Strengths to Navigate Tough Times
This past week the Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Church of Glenarden had a fantastic week of uniting women in scripture and prayer. They gathered at the ministry center for lunch to be fed the word of God in a way that can be applied to their lives forever. The focus word was Unity....
Annual Women’s Conference Is Becoming A National Event
These days, perhaps more than ever, women must find strength. First Baptist Church of Glenarden has been developing its annual women’s conference to be among the many national sources for women to gather and empower themselves for over five years. The Power Of Unity Conference ...
