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Pastor Anthony L. Scott, First Baptist Church, North Tulsa

FAITH: Encouragement for the Discouraged

OKLAHOMA EAGLE — Perseverance seems to be an outdated concept in our day of instant everything. If it doesn’t come easy, why pursue it? If it’s...

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)

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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.

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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...

Repeatedly, churches and their ministers are not included in the definitions of what is essential to our society. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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COMMENTARY: On Civil Disobedience

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The church is the largest provider of social services in our country. Dallas County and various other counties have discouraged/inhibited such work. Repeatedly,...

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#FIYAH! — LIVESTREAM TUES. 8.4.20 12PM ET — SENATOR SHERROD BROWN (D-OH)

#FIYAH! — LIVESTREAM — "A lifelong Ohioan, Senator Sherrod Brown has spent his career fighting for the Dignity of Work – the idea that hard work...

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)

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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...

Those interested in viewing the convention can contact their local congregation or access the program on www.jw.org, available under the “Library” tab.

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“Always Rejoice!” Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Moves to Streaming Platform

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The convention will continue to teach us that joy is a quality of the heart. It is something that we have inside even...

“It speaks to the power of the pulpit,” said Dr. Erica Holmes, executive director of the Champion Counseling Center at Faithful Central Bible Church. “It’s important for the church to have accurate information to keep their congregations safe. How are those individuals who visit the pews one, two, or three times a week impacted?” (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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COMMENTARY: The Black Church Faces an Atypical Crisis

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Blacks in the U.S. have been disproportionately affected during the pandemic. Although African Americans only compose 6 percent of the population in the...

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

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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...

We have a right to be angry! But there is what is described as righteous anger… “In your anger, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. And do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:26-27)

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OE-ED: We Have a Right to be Angry!

THE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — In the midst of over 100,000 deaths and millions of people being infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19), people in our cities...

(Photo Credit: Courtesy of Pastor Jamal Byrant)

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OP-ED: The Role of the Black Church During a Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — I’ve preached many times that 93 percent of what Jesus did was outside of the walls of the church as he healed, fed,...

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

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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...

Dr. Willard Maxwell Jr., who is the pastor of the New Beech Grove Baptist Church in Newport News, Virginia, found another way to bring his flock together on March 29. Maxwell held service standing at a podium in the parking lot outside of the church. He livestreamed the service live on Facebook. Many parishioners stood outside of their cars during service while others sat and listened.

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COVID-19: Black Churches Employ Innovation to Worship During a Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many Black churches are using conference calls, Facebook Live, Instagram, YouTube and other video conferencing technologies to hold services. A serious complicating factor...

Many of Chicago’s pastors have transitioned to virtual services for the safety and spiritual support of their members. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

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Faith Over Fear: How Churches are Helping Their Congregations despite Service Cancellations

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Father Michael Pfleger, the Senior Pastor of The Faith Community of Saint Sabina, has chosen to combine both. In a brief interview, he...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Laverne Whitehead Reed will be installed as the senior pastor at Warren Avenue Christian Church in Dallas, TX.

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COMMENTARY: Faith and Leadership

NNPA NEWSWIRE — This upcoming weekend Laverne Whitehead Reed will be installed as the senior pastor at Warren Avenue Christian Church in Dallas, TX. I’m excited...

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COMMENTARY: Spiritually Speaking… God’s Got You; Just Put One Foot In Front of the Other

What is more meaningful than a walk or a trip with someone whom you respect, admire, love or can learn something from? One of my most...

"Seminary's ties to slavery are a part of our story. It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled with slavery and could not envision a fully integrated society," M. Craig Barnes, president of the Seminary, stated.

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New Jersey Seminary to Pay $27 Million in Reparations for Ties to Slavery

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The Seminary's ties to slavery are a part of our story," Barnes stated. "It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled...

Pastor Darryl Gould, Sr., of Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church and Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the church’s new multi-purpose parking lot. (Courtesy photo)

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Gillis Memorial Church Dedicates New Parking Lot

THE AFRO — On Tuesday, October 22, Pastor Darryl P. Gould, Sr. and members of the Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church, in Northwest Baltimore, along with...

Shown l-r is church member’s top row: Louise Gainers, Juanita Simmons, First Lady Cherie Wiggins, Pastor William Wiggins; front row l-r Annie Whipple, Carolyn Berry, Destiny Woolbright and Alexis Barnes

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It Takes a Congregation to Fight a Cause

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down to a close, Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Sunday service for breast cancer survivors...

Pastor Marshall Hatch and Superintendent Eddie Johnson

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Black clergy finally meet with police chief

CHICAGO CRUSADER — With an investigation of Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson underway, Chicago’s Black clergy on Wednesday, October 23 finally met with the city’s top cop after...

Pastor Ken Chambers and First Lady Michelle Myles Chambers (Courtesy Photo)

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PRESS ROOM: West Side Missionary Baptist Church to Celebrate Pastor Chambers’ Ministry

OAKLAND POST — West Side Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Ken Chambers and First Lady Michelle Myles Chambers 33 years of ministry and 28 years as...

Leshawn Holcomb (center) leads the discussion group at the Fatherhood Council. (Photo by: Godfrey Lee)

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Fatherhood Council Discusses ‘Privilege’ and ‘Rights’

OAKLAND POST — The Marin City Fatherhood Council held their regular breakfast meeting at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Marin City on Sept. 21. About...