Strengthening The Black Family Starts with Christ-Centered Resources

It’s been said there is strength in numbers. The more you have the stronger you can become if you have a common goal. Parenting involves both parents playing a role in raising their children. Today we’re seeing a rapid decline in the number of children who come from a two-parent household that consists of a mom and dad. A documentary released in August 2014 titled “72 Percent” addresses one of the issues that still plagues black families: Black Community Single Parent Epidemic. It’s been discovered that roughly 72 percent of black children are raised by unwed single mothers. On Saturday, […]

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“I Can Only Imagine” Features Forgiveness, Faith and Restoration

There are not too many films that leave such an impact based on a prominent song. Wait until you see “I Can Only Imagine,” which is set to appear in theaters March 16. The movie is being directed by the Erwin Brothers, creators of “October Baby,” “Moms’ Night Out,” and “Woodlawn.” “I Can Only Imagine” isn’t just world renowned track, but one that invites listeners to fully experience the presence of God. It’s also the only Christian single to reach over two million digital downloads. The film is based on a true story of MercyMe member Bart Millard, who grew […]

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“The Star” is a Humorous Family-Friendly Movie with Purpose

As the holiday season quickly gets underway, there will be several Hollywood blockbuster films, movie trailers and commercials that will create lots of interest. It’s easy for some motion pictures to be overlooked. What if there was a cartoon movie that brought both children and adults together to revisit the birth of Christ? Coming this November, just before families sit down to celebrate Thanksgiving, make plans to go see in theaters “The Star.” From the studio that brought you “Miracles from Heaven” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meat Balls.” It’s a film about the story of the first Christmas […]

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“All Saints” Plants More Than a Few Seeds

What would you do to save your congregation? If your Pastor told you on Sunday the church where you were baptized was closing its doors due to economic challenges, how would you respond? Recently, my wife and I were given the opportunity to view a screening for the upcoming film “All Saints,” which is set to hit the theaters on August 25. All Saints is being released by the same studio that introduced last year’s number one movie of the year, “War Room.” This is a film that is sure to remind you what it truly means to minister to […]

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Christian Family Coalition Expands to Broward and Palm Beach counties

Miami-based Christian Family Coalition (CFC) recently opened its doors to Broward and Palm Beach counties. Now, Christians who reside in these respective counties have an advocate and can stay informed of political issues that impact their way of living. CFC is known as a pro-life organization working to give Christians a voice in the government against discrimination and injustice that impacts their religious beliefs. The organization was established solely as a resource to inform and educate believers on where candidates stood on issues that hinder a traditional family unit. I had an opportunity to ask CFC Executive Director, Anthony Verdugo […]

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United For Religious Freedom

On January 16, people nationwide will commemorate two important things: National Religious Freedom Day and Dr. Martin Luther King Day. In essence, these two are connected. Dr. King fought for racial equality and opportunity for all Americans to have equal rights, and National Religious Freedom Day is designed to acknowledge the free exercise of religion so that students and teachers can be comfortable sharing their beliefs. Discrimination, hatred and violence against those exercising their religion often generates negative news stories. It’s often been said that religion and politics are two topics to avoid simply because of the many differences someone […]

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Showing Appreciation for Pastors

  During the month of October, there is much to celebrate such as Columbus Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. One event particularly worthy of recognizing is Pastor Appreciation Month. God has given us pastors to teach us how to live a godly lives and to help us grow spiritually strong. Now, the call to minister is not one to be taken lightly. It’s very different from receiving a phone call from a family member, neighbor or even your spouse. When God calls, it is for a divine purpose that often those who are […]

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Spend Time with Your Money; Create a Budget

Learning to be good stewards over what God has given us can be a challenge. In the wink of an eye, 2016 will be gone. How can we go out with a bang concerning our money? Holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas all take place in the next few months, and most of us will be spending money on gifts and celebration. Have you thought about putting a budget in place for these holidays? If we don’t budget, these expenditures can hurt us for years to come. Ever notice how easy it can be to spend money or […]

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G’s To Gents Initiative Helps Youth Envision Limitless Possibilities

It’s summer, a time when youth enjoy nice weather and outdoor activities. It’s also a time when we hear about tragic events or conflicts in communities involving teenagers. Change Makers Academy (CMA) seeks to guide today’s minority males into a better future. A community-driven youth empowerment platform, CMA uses social issues as its catalyst in an effort to help educate young minority males and give them an outlet they can plug into. Youth Pastors Dwanye Stewart and Robert Stephens founded Change Makers Academy, which launched its first “G’s to Gents” initiative in June. Their vision is to immerse 50 at-risk […]

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