Storing Up the Treasures of Race

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart is also.” ~ […]

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I Know Who I Am: How Race Makes Us Know It Alls

“It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.” ~ Epictetus “There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, and  my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God. If I find  Him, I will find myself and if I find my true self, I will find […]

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A Wisdom Not From Above

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.  But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth.  Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, […]

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Have You Tried Race?

There is a call and response song that comes to mind today.  One person asks, “Have you tried Jesus?” and the congregation responds, “He’s alright!”  I have heard many persons offer this song before sharing a personal testimony or a Sunday morning message.  She or he usually encourages the members to “try him for yourself,” explaining that they have “tried him […]

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Since I Laid My Race Down

“Cast your burden on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” ~~Psalm 55.22, New Revised Standard Version “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” ~I Peter 5.7, New Revised Standard Version Glory, glory, hallelujah Since I laid my race down Glory, glory, […]

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