Author: Sweet Tea and Front Porch Storyteller
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Worship
What makes a church a church? Christianity involves attending formalized communal worship services, usually on Sundays (or Saturdays for Sabbatarian churches). These gatherings provide an opportunity for believers to come together, learn from the Bible, and fortify their faith. The term “church” in “church service” refers to the assembly of believers, rather than the physical…
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What makes a church a church?
Americans think of a building, a denomination, or a place of worship, whether Christian or not. This misconception has been passed down from generation to generation as fact. To change this mindset is a monumental task. Part of the problem stems from the translation of Christian Scriptures into English and other languages. The word translated…
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Another Attempt
It’s a quiet day in my neighborhood. No cars are zooming by on the street. There are no sounds of people talking, walking, or shouting. It is a good time to meditate on God, the creator of us all, others I know, and myself, who I find to be a paradox of emotions and choices.…
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Building Blocks of Truth
I started reading the Bible at the age of eight. I have read, meditated, studied in depth how the Bible fits into one’s life. Many “Christians” literally read the Bible and declare everything in the Bible has equal value. Many “Christians” refuse to accept the Scared Writings of other religions in the world. I accepted…
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It’s Friday, August 12, 2022
I never imagined this day would come. In fact, it seemed like a Star Trek date in 1954 when I started school. Yet, I am glad to be here. Looking back, I see the road behind filed with potholes, construction delays, and traffic congestion. The detours and side trips remind me of what I was…
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Swimming Upstream
Life is challenging. Growing up in Mississippi as the son of a Baptist preacher, I learned quickly I was to conform to the church’s teachings and the area’s culture. From an early age, I felt different. I didn’t fit into the norms. I have been that way all of my life. It seemed like I…
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Oppression
Author: Mary Gormandy White, staff writer, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-oppression.html Oppression is the result of a cruel or unjust exercise of power. Minorities have historically been subject to oppression by those in power. Unfortunately, oppression still exists today, and there are many examples of it. What Is Oppression? Oppression occurs when groups are subjected to cruel or unjust…
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Human Rights
Human rights are fundamental inalienable rights that you have just by virtue of the fact that you are a person. Although the government can pass laws to protect your human rights, human rights are rights believed to be granted by God or by some higher power and everyone has human rights even if legislation doesn’t…
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Civil Rights
yourdictionary.com defines civil rights as “rights given to individuals by societies. They are established and enforced by law. Natural rights exist even if a society falls apart, but civil rights would disappear without someone to enforce them. Civil rights protect individuals from discrimination based on their race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any…
The Curious Pilgrim 