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Launching a Book — The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Although I've written a couple of books and contributed to others, this book was unexpectedly special AND challenging! For the past three months, leading into our church's incredible 9/11 weekend in New York City (you can watch the replay here), I worked on this book...
Reflecting on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and my Brief Theology on Race and Racism
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said in April of 1960 - “I think it is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies, that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hour, in Christian...
A Biblical Conscience in the Voting Booth: Two D.C. Pastors Show Us How
It was my honor to host this brief interview with two extraordinary Christian leaders in the Washington D.C. region. Brett Fuller and Donnell Jones are Lead Pastors of significant and diverse congregations. I believe you'll find their deep insights on having a...
The Plight of the Uyghurs, Part 2
On the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, I invited several Christian leaders to speak about persecution through personal testimonies, professional reports and observations. These stories highlighted abuse and triumph. On my previous blog, you can...
The Plight of the Uyghurs and Persecuted Church Sunday
According to Open Doors International, there are 245 million Christian believers worldwide who are persecuted for their faith in Christ. In the past year alone, more than 4,000 Christians have been murdered and 3,150 believers were detained (without trial), arrested,...
God, Mental Health and Wellness
The countless facets of mental and emotional wellness have an affect on all of us. Recognizing this, Dr. Nii Addy, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, and I co-hosted a town hall type conversation several months ago, called, God, Mental Health, and Wellness in New York City.
Miracles from Mysteries
Charisma Magazine features the dramatic story of how Jordan Lewis Missions began. Click here to learn how God can bring miracles out of life's mysteries. PDF Download of the Charisma Magazine article:Download
If I Had Sneezed…
Today as our nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I am remembering him through two fascinating, seldom told stories. The first is his near death incident in Harlem in 1958, when he was stabbed with a letter opener by a demented woman, during a book signing. The...
Miracles, Faith in God, and Laying on of Hands
I'll never forget the day Giovanni and his girlfriend showed up at our church office to share some gut-wrenching news. Ydira, only 32 years old, had been diagnosed with stage five cancer and according to the oncologist was likely going to die. The cancer that began in...
In Honor of Black History Month
Black History Month has been a highlight of the year for me for many years, as well as important to our diverse churches and our nation. This year unfortunately, I didn't have the time I usually take to dig back in history and discover a new African American who made...
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