In case you missed it, here’s my sermon from March 24, 2024 entitled “Jesus Says,” from Mark 11:1-11 Introduction: We begin with a fascinating look at the game “Simon Says,” tracing its origins back to figures like Cicero and Simon De Montfort, whose authoritative words demanded action. This historical insight sets the stage for our focus on Jesus’ commanding words in Mark 11:1-11, particularly during His entry into Jerusalem, known as Palm Sunday. Thesis: Our sermon emphasizes the profound impact of Jesus’ words, especially how they guided the actions of His disciples. We explore th ..read more

Guess Who’s Back? I am, and I’ve been away for way, way, waaaay too long! I haven’t written in this blog since August of 2020, when I was appointed as the pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church in Baltimore, Md. As a matter of fact, as I’m writing this blog post, I’m thinking to myself, do people still even read blogs? Have blogs given way to social media posts, TikToks, and YouTube videos? I guess I’ll find out soon enough, huh? It’s been over three years since I’ve written in this blog, and I won’t dare try to detail everything that’s happened in my life over the past three years. I’ll just s ..read more

By now the word is out that my family is moving to Maryland, after having been appointed as the new pastor of the Historic Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Md. Wow, what an honor and a privilege. However, while I’m truly grateful for my pastoral appointment, I’m more grateful for another reason. I’m grateful for my son Maxwell. I’m grateful because, since Maxwell was born, everything my wife and I have done has largely been done with Maxwell in mind. We moved from Charlotte to Hampton Roads to be closer to family, in order that our family may help us care for Max. We ..read more

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When reading 2 Samuel 21:4-6, I can’t help but think about what’s been going on in our country for the last 3 years or so, concerning the killing of black people. I can call the role, but I won’t, because sadly it’s too long and I don’t want to forget anyone. But if you’ve been paying attention to the news of social media or the real news, you know the names of those killed, and unfortunately this is what happens; killer kills black person, killer doesn’t get charged, black people protest and create #hastags, killer gets charged, black people are satisfied, killer goes to trial, killer gets ac ..read more

Too often in life, we place unnecessary and misplaced value on temporary possessions such as, clothes, cars, houses, family heirlooms, and money$$$$. The reality is, at any moment in our lives, we could lose the “things” we values to theft, fire, natural disaster, and misplacement. ANYTHING could happen against our will and then their gone forever!! As a pastor, I’ve officiated and attended many funeral, but I’ve never seen the deceased be buried with their personal possessions! NEVER!!! In this scripture, the Apostle Paul is being transported as a prisoner, on his way to Rome. Unfortunately ..read more