Problems With the Black Church
Reflections on the strengths of Black churches and their impact on both Black communities and American Christianity as a whole.
Read moreJonathan Holmes is a contributor for Faithfully Magazine. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter and is actively engaged in urban ministry and community engagement.
Reflections on the strengths of Black churches and their impact on both Black communities and American Christianity as a whole.
Read moreWhile Jesus served others and preached the good news, he prioritized spending time alone with the Father—and we should do...
Read moreThis poem speaks about the pressures that social media places on us, particularly to pressure to be validated by how...
Read moreThe concept of grace, something that we have received from God that is unearned, had never crossed my mind as...
Read more'The Screwtape Letters,' first published 76 years ago, remains a relevant read for understanding the temptations, both blatant and subtle,...
Read moreThe claim that "only God can judge me" stems from an individualistic mindset of desiring freedom from accountability.
Read moreIn looking at Jesus’ teaching on loving enemies, we find that he would likely be deemed a radical in our...
Read moreSome of the earliest Christian churches remain in Africa, including the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and Black slaves used the Christianity...
Read moreIf left unchecked, emotional unhealthiness can damage other parts of our health long term, including our physical, social, and spiritual...
Read moreSkepticism is seen as an intellectually healthy and stimulating skill to possess. But what if skepticism, for all its advantages,...
Read moreAs we seek to follow Christ more, we must ask God to expose our predatory pride and selfishness so that...
Read moreHow does God speak to us? This is a question I’ve pondered for years, despite my strong belief in God,...
Read moreFor many Christians, being spiritual but not religious is an attempt to break away from severe sectarianism that has plagued...
Read moreChurch leaders must evaluate how they uphold extroversion and extroverted practices at the expense of marginalizing introverted voices and spaces.
Read moreWhen we talk about “whitewashing” or “Americanizing” Christianity, we are talking about a gospel that teaches people that White American...
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