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Stop Being Niggardly, by Karen Hunter

Why is it that when many of us give up an activity to lighten our schedule we end up replacing that activity with something new? Some of us are people pleasers. Others think we’re the only ones who can do it. Some just want to help out or simply just can’t resist the activity. On my break, when I was supposed to be completing a new writing project I discovered that I was tempted to replace my blogging time with something else. When I wanted to read a book or watch a movie, I reasoned: “Well, I write my blog in the morning and I don’t have to complete the devotionals in the morning.” I also took phone calls when I was supposed to be resting. I only slipped a couple of times, but I had to ask myself, “What was that all about?” I realized that I didn’t value my time. Continue reading →

Let’s Celebrate!

It’s Black History Month. I’m black and I want to celebrate that aspect of me. I try to do it all the time, not by being over the top about it but giving a proper due to those of my hue. Some Christians don’t think race should be an issue at all. They cite Galatians 3:28. This scripture doesn’t dismiss race but affirms that all races, genders and nationalities in Christ are equal. Even though some use this scripture to say we shouldn’t celebrate blacks’ contribution to society by noting their race, I use this scripture to say the opposite. Because blacks and their works have been consistently, systematically even, marginalized throughout the decades, and because God looks at Christians the same regardless of race, I believe I am obligated to highlight black Christians. But I won’t just celebrate them but also some of my heroes in the secular world because of their biblical ideas, even if they didn’t acknowledge the Bible; truth is truth and all comes from God. Won’t you celebrate with me?

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