I’ve discovered that scholarship is not static, it converses with each age. I went to seminary from 1993-1996 and received an M.Div. degree. It was worth the mental stretching and broadening. However, most of the theologians I studied were white Anglo-Saxon and Southern Baptist or some other white denomination. The few black theologians, I couldContinue reading “The Need for Theological Study”
Category Archives: Spirituality
I’m a Night Person
Are you more of a night or morning person? Being a “night person,” I experience renewed creativity, energy and resourcefulness than at any other time. During the day I am easily distracted and find it difficult to focus. But between the hours of 10:00 p.m. until about 3:00 a.m., I experience fewer distractions, greater mentalContinue reading “I’m a Night Person”
A Caution about Ambition in the Kingdom
Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” 36 “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. 37 They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in yourContinue reading “A Caution about Ambition in the Kingdom”
Religion vs Liberation
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
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”
BARRIER BREAKING ENTERPRISES 