Adam, Where Art Thou? by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist A disobedient soul, lack of initiative, coupled with shame defined Adam’s role in the original sin, and when our Lord came looking for him, he hid. Is it safe to say that Black men are still hiding, sans the fortitude needed to be accountable? It was [...]
A Friend For All Seasons by Alvin C. Romer I used to always hear the references to what it means to “have a friend for all seasons” and knew that they didn’t apply to me. Moreover, I didn’t even know what the significance of such an analogy implied. As I attempted to assess my own [...]
Drawing Dividends From Defeat by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist In an ideal world where there’s no pain and suffering it would be a natural reaction to turn the other cheek, grin or bear it, or even to take it with a grain of salt. All of these are clichés that would work well in that [...]
Against the Gates of Hell: A Crack House Exodus by Mylow Young Over the years there have been special days or months of the year to recognize, commemorate or honor a people or a cause. On any given day of the year, if you search, you will find a day for something or someone. There [...]
Have you ever had a ticket to an event, misread where you were assigned to sit and ended up in the wrong seat? Many functions have reserved seating, which is an indication that our position in attendance has been pre-arranged. Some of us in the body of Christ are thanking and praising God for the [...]
Many Believers would agree that they are under construction or a work in progress. But there is a secret hunger that is deeply hidden that cannot be explained. Even though there is an appearance of dissatisfaction, the enemy has used the element of time as a mirage to capture and cause complacency. Progression requires movement [...]
“IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE WRITING” By Sharon Tubbs I’m no expert but I do have some writing experience as the author of two books. I’ve also facilitated a group for aspiring authors, attended various conferences and workshops, and currently participate in a critique group. So, I’ve talked to plenty of aspiring writers in my [...]
