Sometimes we give mental assent to the truth but neglect to act it out in our lives or let it regulate our behavior. We neglect to let it help us generously love and care about each other as members of the family of God and residents on Planet Earth. Also, we neglect to let it regulate our actions and interactions, recognizing that Christians are imitators of Christ and that we are here to develop characters in preparation for eternity. We cannot afford to neglect preparation for winter. We cannot afford to live like those who take no thought for the future, who are unmindful of the seriousness of life that is given to us by our Creator. That is why Paul admonishes us, “Besides this you know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now that when we first believed” (Romans 13: 11).
—Message, November December 2002, “Of Ants Squirrels, and Us” by Bertram Melbourne, Ph.D.
Dr. Christopher Thompson
Dr. Christopher Thompson has delivered a book that will impact how you think about your life and the decisions you make despite circumstances. He states: “You are the sum total of all your choices, experiences, and the favor of God that is on your life.” Dr. Thompson shares lessons from the story of Joseph and other influencers on how we can be our best even after the worst situations. He is about dreaming of new starts. I recommend anyone striving to be a leader or a better version of themselves to read this book today! Find this online: Amazon, eBay, or Barnes & Noble.
“Time for Reparations”
Three-time Grammy-Award-winning group Sounds of Blackness is back with a message for everyone. After the death of George Floyd, America woke up to a new reality of where we are. The song speaks to the “40 Acres and A Mule” African Americans were promised at the end of slavery. Instead, the promise vanished amid years of oppression, brutality, and deception. Gary Hines writes music that says black lives matter.
“The Advent”
Pastor Nwade is back with more worship music to inspire and direct minds to the coming of Jesus with his new project, “The Advent.” It is a prayer to Jesus telling Him, “We are waiting for you, we are desperate for you, and “we are searching for you.” Nwade has released his first EP with a new single, “The Lord is Great,” a powerful worship song, easy for churches or individuals to learn. Nwade puts his heart for God in this project. Find his music on any digital platform.
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