Vintage Vault

One Revolutionary Teaching of Christ
Vintage The Message Magazine cover with black and white photo of two men in uniform talking to each other
Jesus offered to the people of His time and all times a substitute: instead of the clenched fist let there be turned the other cheek. Now it must not be understood that Jesus stood among men merely suggesting a change in physical reactions; it was something deeper than this, yet it should not be overlooked that every secret passion, every inward purity, has its outward physical expression.

Turning the other cheek is the most arresting of all His revolutionary teaching — arresting because there could be no more definite repudiation of the old law of retaliation; because a vast majority of those who call themselves Christians either have never observed this new commandment or never have approved it; because this principle of not resisting evil has been the unendurable and inacceptable defamation of Christianity.

—“The Other Cheek”
By Fletcher J. Bryant
Message, May 1941, p. 7

Phillip McGuire Wesley, jr.

Elevation
When life is taking you down, elevate higher with a good book, song, or app!

Read

Daymond John's book, Powershift cover
Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome. Daymond John, Daniel Paisner

Daymond John is a best-selling author and a star of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” I remember when he started with FUBU fashion clothing. He told his story in his previous book The Power of Broke, however, in this book he adds on to untold stories of his life and career. John guides you as master of reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Also available on Audible in addition to Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Listen
Jmoss' album cover, Rush On It
JMoss
“Rush On It”

Make sure you stay in tune to JMoss. His single, “Rush On It,” is a prayer he wrote in the studio. He said he needed a “right now” blessing from God. If anyone can relate to this song where you need God to move, this is for you. It’s available on any digital platform.

Kirk Franklin's album cover, Father's Day
Kirk Franklin
“Father’s Day”

Before this album was released, we took a walk with Kirk Franklin down memory lane of his life with his mother and revelation about his biological father. This album is ministry for your soul, and it is a journal about his life experiences. Anyone who has a story about their father can relate to this project. Kirk Franklin has been vulnerable through his documentary and his music. This is available on all platforms. “Welcome Home” and “Try Love” today!

Apps
Peloton bike on a white background
Peloton

I did buy the bike! I love the experience of riding in different countries and settings. It is a workout with perks. However, you don’t need the Peloton bike to enjoy the app. It has plenty of workout classes for you to engage in. You can have a workout simply from your iPad. Enjoy your health with the Peloton app.

Dr. Philip McGuire Wesley II is the Associate Pastor of the Capitol Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church in Washington, DC for the Allegheny East Conference of SDA. Send your information on your book, music, or app for review to [email protected].