Learning How to Swim

As a little girl I had swimming lessons at the YMCA. Now, my brother and sister were like fish to water; as for me—I just could not learn to swim. During the process I grasped the concepts of kicking, holding my breath and not going in the deep end – for I might...
Wisdom’s Daughters: Sistah Strength

Wisdom’s Daughters: Sistah Strength

by Rev. Dr. Shirlyn H. Brown During a week of needed Sabbath, I find myself being immersed in the power of Sistah Strength. You know the strength that we receive from our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and friends… That second sight, which can feel your breath...

 “Whose side are you on?”

The Messenger: Rev. Tracy B. Payne Sermon Highlights When Moses returned from Mount Sinai and saw people worshiping the golden calf and other idols, he confronted them and threw down their idols. “He stood at the entrance of the camp and said, ‘Whoever is for the...

“Fathers Fully Persuaded!”

The Messenger: Dr. George B. Moody Scripture: Romans 4:18-25 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”[19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that...