Religion focuses on an individual relationship with God. It can be exclusive without remorse. Liberation is community focused. It must not be exclusionary. Every member of the community has a role. Individuals fight to be part of a religion and mistake membership for liberation. Religion enslaves. Liberation frees
Category Archives: Spirituality
Defeating the Spirit of Medusa
In the movie Clash of the Titans (1981/2010), Perseus has to defeat the evil spirit of Medusa. She is a deformed, grotesque figure with a snakelike body and a head with snakelike braids made like unto winding tree roots. But her power is not in her snakelike body nor her winnowing locks. Her power isContinue reading “Defeating the Spirit of Medusa”
The Church Leading the World Through the Pandemic
Rev. Dr. Earl J. Griffin, Sr. Printed Text: Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoeverContinue reading “The Church Leading the World Through the Pandemic”
Divine Intervention
The dialogue was intense, enlightening, and revealing. Mom listened to both her sons and their thanksgiving guests. This type conversation hadn’t happened in such a long time. Breakthroughs in consciousness occurring were occurring. The phone rang. Would dare intrude into this sacred space. Dad, we’re having a serious conversation so get straight to the point.Continue reading “Divine Intervention”
Embracing A New Normal
This is an exciting time for Christendom. I’m reminded of the scripture found in Isaiah 43:16-21, MSG Bible, “This is what God says, the God who builds a road right through the ocean, who carves a path through pounding waves, The God who summons horses and chariots and armies—they lie down and then can’t get up; they’reContinue reading “Embracing A New Normal”
Three Reasons to Wait on God
Job 38:1 And now, finally, GOD answered Job from the eye of a violent storm Introduction Some of you grew up like I did. When thunderstorms would arise, mamma would call us in the living room, make us sit down, turn out the lights and caution us to be quiet because every time itContinue reading “Three Reasons to Wait on God”
We Need Rhema Words of Faith
In my view, anyone who elevates the Bible above all other literature, cultures, and morays is doing it a disservice. The Bible should be interpreted in context alongside all the other bodies of knowledge handed down through generations. Was the gospel Paul preached written prior to him preaching or did he claim a new SpiritContinue reading “We Need Rhema Words of Faith”
Learning to Live Apart from Jesus
Learning to Live Apart from Jesus John 16:4-15 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW) 4 But I’ve told you this so that when it happens you’ll remember what I’ve told you. I didn’t tell you this at first, because I was with you. 5 “Now I’m going to the one who sent me. Yet, none of you asks me whereContinue reading “Learning to Live Apart from Jesus”
Pentecost is a Justice Movement
Slave owners selectively chose certain black men and women to teach how to read; the slaves thought themselves special. The slaves went about teaching other slaves to read and most of the time the Bible was used to do such education. Can someone tell me why the slave owners would choose the most difficult bookContinue reading “Pentecost is a Justice Movement”
Post-Resurrection Power for Pre-Resurrection Failure
Subject: Post-Resurrection Power for Pre-Resurrection Failure Text: John 13:21-32 21 After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit, and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. 23 One of his disciples—the one whom Jesus loved—was reclining next to him; 24 Simon Peter therefore motionedContinue reading “Post-Resurrection Power for Pre-Resurrection Failure”
BARRIER BREAKING ENTERPRISES 