Last year, I was invited to the White House to witness the signing of the Voting Rights Acts Bill. Luminaries of the Civil Rights Movement from Julian Bond to Jessie Jackson and numerous elected officials were present. Television personalities and even Don King showed up. I discovered that his hair looks the same in person, as it does on television. Nonetheless, it was a very hot July morning and most of us had stood in line at the East Entrance for a half hour. By the time we entered the South Lawn, we were all drenched with perspiration and everyone wanted a seat.
I happened to have been issued a blue ticket, which meant that I would have to stand outside the ropes surrounding those seated on lawn chairs. The President eventually made his entrance and gave a standard speech. Read more...
RESTORING THE JOY
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
March 14-15, 2007
Guest Speaker
Dr. Myles Munroe
Grace Church
17889 Fraley Boulevard
Route 1 Northbound
Dumfries, VA 22026
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A would be Black Muslim returns to his college dormitory room and personally meets the man he so staunchly opposed, Jesus Christ.
In Still Standing the author skillfully interweaves his 20th century story with that of the prophet Daniel that lived over 2,500 years ago. The writing has such passion and rhythm that it seems to breathe in the reader's hand. This journey is not for the faint of heart. Grier tackles some hard questions about race and reveals the underside of religion. He is ruthlessly honest in his examination of himself, but he faces his personal demons squarely and ultimately triumphs. ($7.99)
It's Not Good For Man To Be Alone
A shrewd Egyptian king was faced with a growing and prospering immigrant community in his nation. He was concerned that the immigrants were not assimilating into the larger culture and could pose a threat to national security. This Pharaoh tried to resolve the problem by conscripting the Jews to forced labor but the more they were oppressed, the more the population grew. Finally, the Pharoah came up with an ingenious solution. Read more...
“When I said ‘I do’ – I never expected this!” Popular Pastors answer heart to heart questions on marriage and family. Read more...
T.R.U.E. Love
Bishop Harry R. Jackson Jr.
To have harmony in our families, we need what I call T.R.U.E. relationships. This acrostic—Trust, Respect, Understanding and Expressed Love—designates four relational aspects vital to developing strength and vigor. Incorporating these components into our relationships will be like erecting four reinforced walls around a fortress. Read more...
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