Two of my beloved brothers served as pastors of wonderful congregations in Birmingham. Gary was assigned to Thirgood CME Church, located across the street from Tabernacle. Ron pastored Bethel AME Church in Ensley but also was on staff at Greater Birmingham Ministries. I was honored …

“Study to show yourself approved unto God….” ⁓ Paul, 2 Timothy 2.15  “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community     and world better than you found it.”                                                                                                                               Marian Wright Edelman The cruel conclusion by the State of Florida …

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3.15 (NIV) It is very easy …

Sara and I met Dr. Paul and Mrs. Gwen Amamoo through Materia Johnson. Accompanying Paul and Gwen, Tabernacle made four mission trips to Ghana, West Africa. Through those trips, we met Pastor Daniel Oppong-Brobbey, the late Sister Comfort N. Boison, Chief Neenyi Ghartey, the chief …

“We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-1945 As we celebrate the 247th birthday of America, recent years continue to reveal that we are still …

On our trip back from Greece a few weeks ago, I watched one of my most favorite movies, To Kill A Mockingbird. I typically watch the movie or read the book yearly. During my sabbatical in 2017, I drove to Monroeville and visited the famed …