The Old Black Church

R eader  who is the one who sits upon the throne? Is this Jesus? Pastor Jamal Bryant is sitting on a throne as if he is God and his followers on Instagram are actually applauding him as if he is a God. If I remember correctly there's ONE Kingdom that we are called to exalt in the earth and that is the KINGDOM OF GOD. There is ONE God, ONE Lord, ONE savior who sits on that throne and HIS name is JESUS.  Thoughts?

R eader House of Hope Atlanta, Wednesday in the Word service for February 28th with feature preaching great Bishop Noel Jones....along with the musical guest artist, Benita Jones.  Doors will open at 6PM and service will begin at 7PM. Govern yourself accordingly you don't want to miss this powerful move of GOD!

R eader my shero Michelle Obama took to social media to detail her upcoming project. “Writing BECOMING has been a deeply personal experience. It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life,” she wrote.  In a statement from Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House, the publisher of Obama’s upcoming book suggests that it will stretch the confines of a traditional former first-lady memoir the same way Obama’s official portrait for the Smithsonian did. “Becoming is an unusually intimate reckoning from a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us. 

R eader I wholeheartedly disagree with Pastor G Craige Lewis's commentary( You Can Read It Here )that this is the plan of the enemy for the church. Dr. Irishea Hilliard said in an interview that she been preparing for this for years:     "In order to make the church powerless and ineffective, you must go against God’s creation order and elevate the woman over the man. There is not one example of a woman pastor in the bible. This office is for husbands of one wife according to the Bible, not the other way around! But because of the feminist movements, the LGBTQ movements, and the sexual revolution, the church has followed the world’s lead and began to change God’s order in so many churches." Why can't she be the pastor?

R eader, this is demonic behavior at its worst.  Where in the world do believers get the idea to kiss the feet of one who calls themselves prophets? I don’t even feel sorry for the fools who follow such ignorance, for who is more foolish, the fool, or the fool who follows the fool?

R eader, the last seven words of Christ services has been a long-standing tradition within the mostly black church community. Once again, "The Seven Last Words" program will be hosted by “the word network” live on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, at Empowerment Temple Church in Baltimore MD.

R eader, the image above is 2 Time High School State Champion wrestler, Mack Beggs. This story has been making wavelengths for the last two years as Beggs wrestled against girls even though she thinks of herself as a boy. While that alone would not typically make for many headlines, the fact that she has continued to wrestle girls while using testosterone therapy has. Beggs has been open that she wishes to compete against boys, but Texas’ University of Interscholastic League rules require athletes to compete under the gender on their birth certificate. What do you believe would have been the best solution to this problem?  -Continue to compete against girls while on testosterone  -Make her quit taking the testosterone, or not compete  -Make her compete against boys  Whatever your answer, this young lady is in desperate need of prayer. ( Thanks, Good Fight Ministries )

R eader there's nothing like being loved on by your church family. On Sunday February 25, the Grand Ol Church of God in Christ took time out to honor Ms. Angela Bassett for her role in the movie Black Panther. Ms. Bassett was commended for a movie that promoted family and cultural values. Congratulation Ms. Bassett.   

Reader and the only people who will be surprised by this will be 45 supporters. Everyone else has been pointing this out as easily visible from a mile away since he decided to run. Anyhow, the United States government has deported a Congolese Christian immigrant with chronic kidney failure and a host of other medical issues who could face persecution for his refusal to lie about atrocities he witnessed in his homeland. (You Can Read It Here) f

R eader this was the display at the entrance way this morning of Trinity United Church of Christ were Pastor Otis Moss  III is the pastor.

R eader cancer is insidious and never a joke. I'm sharing this because I believe it's important to get word of this sort of tragedy to spread. People who succumb to miracle cures and those who believe quacks die all the time. They have no voice... Nobody complains that the miracle cure didn't work when they're dead. But the claims keep coming, from those who have not yet died. 

R eader, it's being rumored ( You Can Read It Here)  that Bishop Stephen A. Davis of New Birth Birmingham is stepping down as senior pastor of New Birth Baptist Church Lithonia GA. Bishop Eddie Long and the New Birth board of directors agreed some years ago to place Davis as the person to take over the megachurch in a succession plan, which was adopted in 2013. Bishop Davis came to New Birth Baptist Church on the “crest of a highly successful tenure as senior pastor, president, and chairman of the board, formerly known as Refiner’s House. Bishop Davis had direct ties with Bishop Long since 2006. Refiner’s House in Birmingham became a New Birth Church plant in 2011, a part of the New Birth Church expansion. Davis was formally introduced as the new senior pastor January 2017 during a Sunday service. His installation was effective immediately.  

R eader, according to an online source , Grammy-nominated and multiple Stellar Award winning Bishop, Pastor, and Gospel Artist William Murphy, III will host his next live recording, “Bridges”, March 1st in Atlanta. Known for writing and singing the smash hit, “Praise is What I Do”, and his current single “Everlasting God”, Murphy is anointed for such a time as this to be used by God to bless the kingdom through worship. The live recording will be recorded at the dReam Center Church of Atlanta, which Murphy pastors and will be produced by Kenneth and Tasha Cobbs Leonard. It is free and open to the public.

R eader, does a Catholic person who believes that Jesus Christ, is the Son of God, who died on the cross, rose on the 3rd day, and made atonement for our sins, go to heaven?  Does a Catholic person who believe that we are now carried by faith through God's grace for our salvation, go to heaven?  Does a Catholic person who believe in one God, manifested in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, go to heaven?  Does a Catholic person who believes in repentance of sin, go to heaven? (You Can Read About It Here) In a podcast posted to the DesiringGod website on Wednesday, a listener named Jimmy asked Pastor John Piper if a recently deceased friend of his who was Catholic would go to Heaven.   Pastor John wrote that he believed that Catholics who were "devout" and "inconsistent" were indeed saved and would go to heaven.  What're your thoughts?

R eader, it’s notable that Marvel released Black Panther last weekend with discussions of racial identity on the national stage. The film wears its African origins and culture on its sleeve, striking all the right notes without ever feeling cheap or gimmicky. Pastor Jamal Bryant and his church family are planning to ride some of that positive energy for the month of March by wearing Africa attire all the way up to Easter. One thing I can say about Pastor Bryant he stays lit with what's happening in the world from politics, social media, comedy, etc... Keep engaging Pastor Bryant.

R eader it was announced last year in December that Bishop IV Hilliard would be elevating his daughter, Dr. Irishea Hilliard to Senior Pastor, and President of New Light Church World Outreach and Worship Centers Church Division in Houston TX. In an exciting move last night for the ministry, Bishop Hilliard officially turn over the pastoral leadership to Dr. Irishea.

R eader in my opinion this don't make sense.....they can’t introduce actual legislation to prevent mass shootings, but thinks putting "IN GOD WE TRUST" in every school is the answer....I don't get it. Posting "In God We Trust, in the schools does nothing to deal with the dangers and problems that need dealing with. Am I missing something here? So, Jacksonville State Rep Apostle Kimberly Daniels said that God is the “light” and “our schools need light in them like never before.” She added that gun issues need to be addressed, but the “real thing that needs to be addressed are issues of the heart.” (You Can Read About It Here)

😃W ow.....I'm almost speechless. I just watched the 28 minute video put out by Benny Hinn yesterday after Billy Graham's death & wow. I NEVER thought I would say this, but I was just deeply ministered to & convicted by words coming from Benny Hinn. God is doing something in the hearts of His people. If Benny Hinn can repent, so can we.   (You Can Read About It Here)

R eader, Hip-hop artist and spoken word poet Jackie Hill-Perry recently came under fire for a speech she made at Emerson Hall at the Harvard College campus. I'm in awe at the courage, power and the strength  Jackie displayed while trying to speak at Harvard University this past weekend.  (You Can READ It Here) Just a little highlight on what happened.

S aints let us be wise and discerning when folks are lying to us and we know they are lying. False prophet David E. Taylor keeps having these crusades talking about his face-to-face encounters with Jesus and taking trips to heaven yet folks still believing it's real. Why are folks so gullible?  The word says "let no man deceive you. Anyhow David E. Taylor posted the above flyer and the following comment on his social media page: I want to personally invite you to the NEW, greatly anticipated and monumental 2018 MEGA Conference Crusade Against Cancer (July 27 - August 4)! God has put it on my heart to make this year’s crusade more convenient for His people. He told me to schedule sixteen conferences all in one MEGA Conference. I want you and your family to join me for 8 Days of Glory! If you are only able to attend for a portion of the time, make sure that it is for the Crusade Against Cancer (August 1-4, 2018)! Bring every person you know that has cancer, is bound to

R eader according to some prophets with the passing of Billy Graham a powerful seed has been planted and a great evangelistic mantle release not to just one man but to a generation. This is a season where the reaper will overtake the plowman. The harvest is white and ready, are we?

R eader as news of the death of Billy Graham spreads, there'll undoubtedly be those who will ascribe to him a place in heaven because of his 'good works'. But good works isn't why Graham is in heaven. He's in heaven because he believed in Jesus. It's how anyone gets to heaven (Rom. 10:9) Ninety nine year old Billy Graham was a Warrior for Jesus Christ. He lead hundreds of thousands if not millions to Jesus.  SLEEP WELL BILLY GRAHAM you're race is finished. Now your soul will live forever. “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.”

R eader this is interesting. I understand the message he is trying to express... just don't agree with how he expressed it. If you wear rings or bracelets or lipstick you're a 'HOE' that's according to Gino Jennings. I thought he was going to go into the biblical explanation of jewelry, makeup and prostitution but nah. He’s just slut shame all women.  Like ok... there’s plenty of old scriptures that would explain his theory. This is d egrading & demeaning to women.

D id anyone read this article?. .....I am floored. Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth, who has spent the past 17 years in a North Carolina prison for conspiracy to murder his pregnant girlfriend, opened up for the first time in a handwritten letter to the victim's mother. First you try to kill the child and his mother, now you want to be a born again Christian and raise the child you wanted dead. I hope the Grandmother stands her grounds, after having raised her grandson all his life, to be the young man he is, despite his disabilities at the hands of hired killers by his "father", and refuses to allow this person to come and take over. I would go to the highest of courts to make sure that this would not happen. Get you a very good lawyer Ms. Adams and don't let your grandson out of your sight.

R eader Oprah Winfrey’s sit-down with Michigan voters Sunday, Feb. 18 did not sit well with Donald Trump.  Trump blasted media mogul Oprah Winfrey on Twitter on Sunday night over a segment on CBS’s 60 Minutes program and again said he hoped she would face him as an opponent in the 2020 presidential race. The former talk show host revisited 14 partisan voters after talking with them last fall. As seven of them voted for Donald Trump, Winfrey spoke with them again to get their opinion on his first year in office. Winfrey asked the group about their feelings on Trump’s tax plans and if they believe he actually made the remark about “shithole countries.”   (You Can Read The Rest Here)

R eader the Church of England Vicar caught smoking crack, snorting cocaine and discussing Porn Short Details: Church of England has been dragged into a new scandal, following 64-year-old Rev Stennett Kirby, Vicar of West Ham Parish Church in Stratford, being captured in a video smoking crack, snorting cocaine and discussing prostitutes and pornography with a friend at his church-owned home.    (You Can Read About It Here)

R eader the following comment really sums this up for me, but before we get to the comment here's what happen. Pastor/Preacher/Gospel Singer Kim Burrell was scheduled to speak at a state legislative minority caucus weekend church service today in Albany. But the appearance by Pastor Kim was abruptly canceled Thursday after the Daily News began making calls about it, sources said. Pastor Kim made headlines in 2017 after a sermon she done denouncing homosexuality hit the internet.  Facebook Comment: This is my gripe with LBGT community, anybody who states they believe that homosexuality is a sin is automatically labeled a homophobe. Kim Burrell has a right to state her opinion, which many other people share. Tasha Cobb is widely popular. In her song Break Every Chain, she says to come out of homosexuality. TD Jakes has said being gay is a sin. People had a right to their opinion and not be labeled a homophobe. Totally unrelated but people like Ellen and Andy Cohen sit on their

R eader laugh of the day. That idiot, Mark Burns is running for a Congressional seat in South Carolina. Remember he’s the prosperity gospel evangelist who glommed onto Trump during the 2016 election and was exposed for lying about his education and military service, leading to his memorable walkout of a CNN interview. Recently, the idiot gained notice for his off-the-rails TV segments in which he defended accused pedophile Roy Moore and the president’s “shithole countries” remarks.

Y 'all we can all agree money won't replace a life taken unjustly or justly. I wish Korryn Gaines son nothing but the best, and I hope he gets this money that's due him and grows up to make his Mom proud. The family of the woman who was shot and killed by Baltimore police officers has been awarded $37 Million bucks in a civil suit. (You Can Read About It Here)

Reader Pastor Otis Moss 3rd, discusses in an interview the impact, imaging and importance of this movie and how it is inspiring the next generation. 

R eader CALLING ALL MINISTRY LEADERS!! **BALANCE RETREAT** is coming your way. Get balance with Bishop Rudolph Mckissick, Bishop Marvin Sapp, Bishop William Murphy, Pastor Jamal Bryant and Pastor Antonio Matthews. This will be a Time of Refreshing...at Caesar's Palace! What happens in Vegas, WILL NOT stay in Vegas, because you're gonna come back Refreshed, Recharged, and Refocused! 

R eader an amazing young man for the Millennium. The future looks bright. GOD BLESS HIM. I'm also loving the unity and the love that's coming from this movie....

R eader a long time ago, the church fan was a big part of the black church construct. Most of the black church fans would have a picture of MLK, Jr. ,Mahalia Jackson or a beautiful black family on the front. On the back you could find advertising for the community funeral home.

Y'all I've heard it all, a former St. Tammany Parish church pastor was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday (Feb. 15), accused of theft of more than $200,000 in Social Security funds. If convicted, Otho Schilling, 58, of Mount Hermon, faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reported. While he was pastor of a church in Bush between 2005 and 2016, Schilling required the church to pay his personal expenses, such as health care and car insurance premiums, car payments and a personal land note in lieu of the church paying him a direct salary, according to the indictment. During that time, Schilling was receiving Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance from the Social Security Administration in the amount of $1,728 a month, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. He is accused of concealing both his earnings and employment from the Social Security Administration. (You Can Read The R

R eader this pastor once boasted of having a private army that could topple the Philippine Military. He is also known for sending death threats to his followers who would attempt to leave his cult. Appolo Quiboloy The head of a mega-church in the Philippines was detained at Honolulu's airport after federal agents found $350,000 in cash on the private plane he was on. But before it departed, Customs and Border Enforcement agents boarded it. And, court documents say, they found tens of thousands of dollars in cash — all in $100 bills neatly folded and stuffed inside socks in a suitcase. Also found on the plane, parts to assemble military-style rifles, according to sources. (You Can Read It Here)

R eader Parkland High School tragedy breaks my heart and my spirit. Prayers go out to the families, students, staff, the community, law enforcement. Lord, please heal our land!!

R eader this, not the Gospel. This little girl preaching " Be A Funnel. "  This is disturbing. God is not in this. I'm sorry, but He has not authorized this. The theology is false. The spirit is wrong. I love to see children who truly love and worship the Lord , but this is children following false teaching. Those that taught them will be held accountable.

R eader today Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season for many in the Christian Community. Lent starts every year on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection.

R eader the current officeholder is proposing a budget that helps rich guys & corporations get richer -- at the expense of the POOR. Under 45 new proposal -SNAP would lose $213.5 billion. Subsidized student loans would end. Medicaid would lose $250 billion. Medicare would get a $256 billion cut. And YEAH, he includes OUR MONEY -- Not MEXICO'S 💰 -- to pay for a wall (instead of MORE border jobs and technology). So all the people who call themselves "good Christians" can no longer stand by this man. I mean they shouldn't have in the first place but now to attack the poor, sick, and elderly goes against the main teachings of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.   (You Can Read It Here)

R eader I think this a horrible idea. I grow up on welfare and we use to get food that came in one of those boxes discussed in the article including powdered milk. Let me be clear; the nutrition value of the food in those boxes was zero. The “blue apron”program is actually more costly and inefficient than food stamps at $10 per meal for the boxed food program in comparison to the $1.37 per meal that the food stamps program currently provides. The shipping alone will be quite costly than the actual food stamps themselves and will be very hard n costly to deliver. All of this so his buddies and distribution companies shipping and on Wall Street can make more money and collect more tax breaks. (You Can Read It Here) What do you think about POTUS proposal? I’m curious to hear other people thoughts on this matter.

R eader a new documentary called “The Heretic,” which centers on  Teacher Rob Bell, is set to be released on March 1, and features a number of statements that are already raising concern, such as, “The Bible has caused so much damage” and “Jesus would be absolutely mortified that someone started a religion in His name.

R eader homecoming celebration is a Baptist tradition, with roots primarily in the South. It is a celebration of memories past, and a celebration of new beginnings. If you grew up in the south and was part of the black church experience you already know this. Homecoming celebration has always being part of the "The Black Church" life. It's an annual event in which former members, friends, and family return to celebrate the life of a past congregation. The event can marks and celebrate the history of a congregation and how it has contributed to the lives of those who have since moved away from this, their church home. It is also a time to reflect on the lives of people who help shaped that particular church like Big Mama who have gone on to glory but not forgotten. 

R eader the "Enemy" has this new generation so confused it hurts 😧.This Generation needs to learn how to pray🙏 against all evil of the world🌍.  A man accused of killing a 19-year-old Colorado woman claims she placed a Craigslist ad asking to be murdered. Joseph Lopez, 22, claims he didn’t know Natalie Bollinger before the Broomfield, Colorado, teenager allegedly wrote a disturbing Craigslist post. “I want to put a hit on myself,” Bollinger allegedly wrote on her local Craiglist’s “women seeking men” section in late December, according to an affidavit first reported by Denver7. Lopez claims he answered the post posing as a hitman. Then, cops say, his make-believe profession became real. Police found Bollinger’s body in a wooded area on a dairy farm on Dec. 29. Her boyfriend had reported her missing the previous day. The boyfriend’s Glock pistol was also missing from his home, he told police, according to the affidavit. (You Can Read The Rest Here)

R eader I don't think she should have been fired. A Florida Outback Steakhouse worker says she filled a local megachurch’s $735 takeout order and then was fired when she ranted on social media about not getting a tip. The Church has GOT to do better. I've been on both sides and the body of Christ is notorious for being greedy with tips and rude to the service industry in general. Get it together, peeps, especially when you're going in as a group and representing a church. Folks hate waiting on church groups in restaurants. Also this is why you have to be careful what you post on Facebook. One should not post about work on social media. It is one of those things that will get you into trouble you never know who is reading your social media page. One of those people might be your boss. Right to free speech? Not when you sign a contract stating otherwise. (Read It Here)

R eader I remember the old “Amen Corner" from my child hood church. Many churches have gotten away from it, but I still remember them. The "Amen Corner" was where the deacons and older men sat on the preacher’s right and kept him in order. Oh yes I almost forgot they could sang too😄.

R eader, sadly this is the story of many. I grew up a church girl, it’s sad to see this occurring, but I believe it’s in direct relation to the fact that many said they were called and sent, but in actuality they just went. This also speaks to the lack of accountability in certain areas in the body of Christ. I read this thoroughly before I linked it. I'm not linking this to cause division, or even to cast blame. But when a person makes a tough decision that changes their life when it comes to leaving a fellowship, it's often assumed it was because of offense or not wanting to submit. But yet there are various reasons people do eventually leave and sadly some of these reasons are valid. It doesn't apply to all but it's still strong validity to it. Letter Here: Video Here:

R eader so these two young activists (in the above pic) busted into a secret meeting yesterday in a Chicago Southside church , criticizing a bunch of black pastors for “secretly” meeting with gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker and threaten to knockout one of the clergyman, out.....call the gubernatorial candidate an oppressor, claim to be taking a knee on him, post the license plates of pastors attending, called the pastors fake and frauds and again threaten a old guy (Pastor) with the claim that was going to right hook him and knock the Spirit out that Mf’er, only to turn around and have a meeting with JBP and do a photo op. Video Here  Chenier Alston:  Listen, people, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had private meetings with Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States of America. Lyndon B. Johnson was the one president who did more for black people as far as policy is concerned while in office than any other president(Voters right act, Civil Rights Act). Oh, by the