August 2017

Blog Archive

Mon, 28.08.2017

Is The Black Church AWOL?

Many of my family members were raised in the Baptist Church. One of the reasons I attend services is to bond with a community that looks like me. Another is that for the most part, these fine people practice enough of the commandments in their lives that I feel that closeness we all seek.   […]

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New Poem Each Day

Poetry Corner

In fragrant Dixie's arms Christ came down in flames, A smoke-smile on his lips And black of face Before the furtive, nail pierced can And up-thrust beam Broke charcoal thorns Across his brow. The gloried ashes rose And... CHURCH BURNING: MISSISSIPPI by James Emanuel.
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