In the King James Version of the Bible, praise occurs 259 times and worship 188 times. The verses addressing the subject of praise and worship of God total 254. From Genesis to Revelations, we are called to praise God. The book of Psalms is brimming with the word praise. Psalm 103 tells of a God […]
Today we The Unveiled from Zimbabwe has released a cover of Calling My Name (Im a Soldier) A powerful piece written by our brother in Christ Ebuka Songs all the way from Nigeria. The story remains true that the music transcends geographical, social, economic, linguistic barriers and so many others. It unites us and today […]
Delighted to mention that Rt. Revd. Dr. Joseph Wandera has been elected to the World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group on Intereligious Dialogue and Cooperation,at a meeting in Abuja,Nigeria. Among other mandates of this group include ‘ Strengthening the WCC’s convening role for bi-lateral and multilateral dialogue with partners of other faiths at international […]
Marvin Sapp a passionate orator and biblical teacher has a new book out this year. Bishop Sapp as he is commonly known is a multiplatinum-selling artist who has enjoyed a decorated music career. He has received 13 Grammy nominations, 24 Stellar Awards, 2 Soul Train Music Awards, 2 BET Awards, 4 Dove Awards, 8 BMI […]
In 2002, I discovered a 1927 lecture by Bertrand Russell entitled “Why I am Not a Christian”. It did not cross my mind, as I read it, that one day, nearly a century after he delivered it to the South London branch of the National Secular Society, I would be compelled to write an essay […]
Transition is the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. It is also to undergo a process or period of change. For many people, the end and the being of the year is the end and beginning of a transition, a change from one condition to another. That is […]
Adding to the banner year Winans racked up some impressive stats on the Billboard Year End Charts: #1 Top Gospel Artist, Female; #1 Gospel Digital Song Sales- Artist and #1 Gospel Digital Song Sales for the single “Goodness of God” which also received a Billboard Music Award for Top Gospel Song.
I heard one of the shortest but most memorable sermons not from a pulpit but from beside a dumpster. I had pulled my semi up behind a convenience store to grab a cup of coffee. As I climbed out of the truck, a woman walked up to me. Her face burned a deep brown. Stained […]
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water ( John 7:38) Jesus made this statement that those who believe in Him, as the scriptures say, shall flow rivers of living water out of their belly. What are these rivers of living water? What […]
I Saw Three Ships {Come Sailing In} is a traditional and popular Christmas carol from England. The hymn was published in 1833 by William Sandys in his book, Christmastide: Its History, Festivities And Carols. However, it is believed that earlier versions may have been around from the 17th Century. Other sources believe the hymn originated […]
