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Timothy Jones
Posted in: Faith, Opinions, ReligionComments: 3 commentsTags: Black church, Race & Identity, Timothy Jones
Two Major Priorities for the Black Church in 2013
Inspired by a remembrance of Dr. King’s work, Timothy Jones sets priorities for his beloved Black Church, laying out two top priorities for 2013. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Angele Russell, Families, Timothy Jones
How Selflessness is the Reality of Raising Children
Timothy Jones responds to Angele Russell's article, “How Selfishness Factors into Having Children.” His stance is that even if there is an inclination of selfish motivation for having children, the experience itself is a selfless endeavor. Read moreThe Curious Case of Lebron James
Many have a predisposition to create a hateful narrative against a young rich black man who has decided to take control of his own career and this narrative will color one’s interpretation of events. Read moreFight the Power: Some Things Can Only Be Fought in Community
As much as I want to see justice be served in the Trayvon Martin case, the real root of this tragedy cannot be solved by legislation. Justice won’t fix the problem, only community can do that. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Politics & Policies, Race and IdentityComments: No commentsTags: Barack Obama, Timothy Jones, Trayvon Martin
When the President Personalizes Pain: Why Obama Made Me Proud
Dropped neatly within a carefully worded response to a question about Trayvon Martin, President Obama made me proud today. As a matter of fact, I’ve never been prouder of my President than today. Read moreDevotional: You Can’t Do it!
We are now almost two months into 2012 and it seems that the energy that comes with New Year’s resolutions is nearly gone. That's because we sometimes make “New Creation Resolutions” instead of living the life that God intends for us to live - one of surrender. Read moreDevotional: Standing Up to This World and Its Idols
Through Daniel 3:8-18, we learn of God's faithful servants Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. We celebrate God sustaining them through the fires of life, but do we posses the strength that got them into that furnace in the first place? Read morePosted in: Opinions, Politics & Policies, ReligionComments: 3 commentsTags: Barack Obama, Christianity, Timothy Jones
A Christmas Tree, A Black President and A “Christian Nation”
The rumor about President Obama calling the Christmas Trees at the White House “Holiday Trees” has sprouted up on the internet again. This is a racially motivated false trope by many in our country to try to question the legitimacy of our President's Christian faith. Read moreThe Prayer of Jabez and Painful Influences
This peculiar prayer of Jabez is found in 1 Chronicles. The name “Jabez” means pain (or very literally “he that will cause pain”). Despite this prophetic moniker, Jabez had ambition and boldly asked God to enlarge his influence. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: 10 commentsTags: Families, Media, Pop Culture, Timothy Jones
Today's TV Shows Vs. the Value of 'The Cosby Show'
With my television and Twitter timeline being flooded by "The Real Houswives," it's becoming increasingly more difficult to imagine a television show that captures the mind and prophetic imagination in the ways that The Cosby Show did. Read moreOccupy the NBA: A Plea from an Avid Basketball Fan
I don’t know enough about the NBA Labor Agreement or what goes on behind closed doors in those negotiating sessions to pick a side. But I do know I passionately care about the end of this lockout and the return of NBA basketball. Read moreYour Best Foot Forward - Romans 1:16
As we attempt to change the world, what are we leading with? When we first meet people and begin conversation, what do they pick up from us first? Read this devotional to learn how Paul always put his best foot forward. Read morePosted in: Health, Interviews, Life.StyleComments: No commentsTags: Education, Health, Sports, Timothy Jones
NFL Veteran Chris Draft on Giving Back, Wellness and Education
Thirteen-year NFL veteran Chris Draft, a former linebacker, has used his public platform as a professional athlete to meet needs in the lives of youth and to assist other players in areas of community development. Read moreMountaintop Motivation
Dr. King's National Memorial will always be hailed as a mountaintop experience for America. But God allows us to experience these majestic moments so that we can come on down from the mountaintop, go back down into the valley, and get to work. Read moreCalming Our Distracted Minds
Every now and again, I find myself reaching down to check my cell phone when the phone has not actually rung. I call this the “Phantom Vibrate” and each time it happens, I am reminded of my need to become less addicted to my smartphone. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life.Style, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Christianity, Faith, Latinos, Race & Identity, Timothy Jones
