James Washington iThe Dallas WeeklyiNNPA member, Author at BlackPressUSA

COMMENTARY: Choose Celebrity Over Humility if You Dare

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In order to honestly accept the reality of faith, I believe we must become naked in those things that God expects and adores...

If Christ used the Word to win His battle, I think we’re compelled to try and do the same thing with ours. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Atlanta Voice6 years ago

COMMENTARY: This Life is About That First Step

NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of my favorite parts of the bible, and one that I would ask you to read and reread is the confrontation between...

When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness; but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Walking is So Much More Than Just Exercise

NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had was to walk with my children when they were toddlers. There was something about...

Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

COMMENTARY: It’s Not a Secret I Just Gotta Love You

NNPA NEWSWIRE — So here we are, living and breathing creatures in the universe. I submit to you that God’s word about us is pure. Ecclesiastes...

Doing what you know is right —forgiving your enemies, turning the other cheek, helping the less fortunate, speaking truth to power — these are the things that are supposed to be done so that others might see the deed(s) as glorifying the Almighty; not so that people will be impressed with you.

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Beware of Those Seeking a Pat on the Back! Disaster Ahead!

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Doing what you know is right —forgiving your enemies, turning the other cheek, helping the less fortunate, speaking truth to power — these...

It’s a mind game and it’s your mind. Paul says, “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” Romans 12:2. Let God reshape your thinking into what you can be instead of what they you say are not. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

BlackPressUSA6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Don’t Throw Your Own Pity Party and Then Attend

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The truth is God can’t or won’t even deal with you until you comply with the rule of forgiveness. He says, “If you...

James A. Washington is a father, husband, Christian, writer, entrepreneur and the owner/co-publisher of the Dallas Weekly.

Black History6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Wear Your Armor

NNPA NEWSWIRE — How do we put on spiritual armor? We do so by daily absorbing scripture as truth, living in obedience to God, sharing the...

James A. Washington is a father, husband, Christian, writer, entrepreneur and the owner/publisher of the Dallas Weekly.

Commentary6 years ago

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING: Just How Strange Are You?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Moses was a murderer. Paul (Saul) killed a few Jesus lovers in his time. Rahab was a ho and Jacob was, well, y’all...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: “Daddy Do I Have to?”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — If you think about it, our spiritual freedom has been blood bought and arguably remains the most significant event in documented history. In...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: A Sharp Tongue Cuts from the Inside Out

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Without any biblical perspective, history confirms the ability of deceit-filled eloquence to entice weak men to murder, married women to stray, prideful men...

Black History7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Write Your Own Obituary. Your Life Depends on It.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — If you could draft the truth about your life today and make sure that when people spoke at your funeral, they spoke of...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: A Black and White Life Doesn’t Come Close to Technicolor Living

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A lot of the columns I’ve written were about those who prayed and rejoiced and breathed a sigh of relief at the mere...

Commentary7 years ago

Did You Insult or Exalt God Today?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — For every quote I could give you right now, there are many of you who could quote at least three more appropriate ones...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Free at Last. Claim It.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — One of the hardest things to understand in this life and then, to do, is to love yourself. God even commands us to...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Selfish Versus Selfless. Know the Difference

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Christian or not, kindness and goodwill are thought to be wonderful attributes of all people. Forgiveness and mercy are considered staples of the...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Play Ball, To the Victor Goes You

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Can you imagine any athletic event where the ball actually participates as an independent active component? Well, the truth is we are that...

Commentary7 years ago

Spiritually Speaking…

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sin, you see, comes in many shapes and sizes and colors and flavors. Only you and the Lord know how successful the world...

Commentary7 years ago

Knock Knock. Don’t Open That Door.

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I don’t get the impression that Jesus was screaming at the devil in the desert trying to keep His courage up in the...

Commentary7 years ago

Spiritually Speaking….

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We all know people who have heart-wrenching testimony about faith’s manifestation in tremendously dire situations in their lives. When the chips are down...