Dr. James W. Carr, who is with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), has become an advocate for two church leaders who were arrested and imprisoned for their faith.

The acts to sell everything and give away money were commanded to give way to following Jesus. Going for broke was not the goal. Discipleship is.

People have posted passionate rantings on Facebook about their right not to wear a mask. Others have taken a different position and plan to wear a mask. I’m in that latter group. When the church reopens next Sunday, you’ll find me wearing a mask.

Being a Christian, a pastor of a local church, and a black man has given me a unique vantage point on life. As a pastor I am called to lead believers to the Holy Scriptures so that we may all learn to imitate Christ and grow in Christ-likeness.

"I'd rather be loving and generous and very straight forward with what's OK and not OK."

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?" - John 13:6

Here are 10 strategies to grow your marriage with young kids that we’ve reflected on that might be helpful to other young parents in a similar season of life.

Are we sacrificing the very gifts, talents, and passions that God has blessed us with?