Not Church As Usual

June 16, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Communities of Faith

The COVID-19 Pandemic continuous to have a tremendous impact worldwide. It may forever change how we interact with one another. While federal and state officials announce the reopening of various businesses, spiritual leaders are formalizing plans to ensure the safety of their parishioners.
June 2, 2020

Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence First, I want to apologize to anyone who followed my blog. I know that it has been a while since I posted anything. While I enjoyed reviewing Christian content and doing Greenleaf Reviews, I was failing at doing the things that God assigned me to do. I needed to re-evaluate the initial […]
May 3, 2017

Product Review: Self-Guided Tour of the Bible

Are you looking for a quick reference book that will give you biblical maps, timelines, charts, and overviews at your fingertips? Christopher D. Hudgson’s “Self-Guided Tour of the Bible” may be ideal for you. It is an inexpensive resource providing a wealth of knowledge in comprehensible way.
March 24, 2017

Greenleaf: Season 2 Episode 2 – Strange Bedfellows

This episode is not as salacious as the previous episode. Nevertheless, there are some powerful topics addressed, strong zingers, and it helps support the framework for the season. Most of what is learned is this episode comes from conversations. It is not something that we necessarily witness at every turn. Lady Mae has been providing […]
March 19, 2017

Greenleaf: Season 2 Episode 1 – A House Divided

This was a great season premiere. This episode cleverly reveals varying levels of complexity for each character. We begin to learn the source of long-standing resentments. We bear witness to the aftermath of every explosive revelations. Our suspicions are confirmed as more secrets are unraveled. Each member of the Greenleaf family is forced to process […]
January 5, 2017

Product Review: Rose Guide to Discipleship

The Rose Guide to Discipleship offers a clear and narrow direction on building upon one’s life as a Christian. It present an honest representation of how to pursue God and living as a one of His followers. Within the 286 pages (not including the appendix), author Lee Woods touches upon 30 topics ranging from faith […]
September 3, 2016

Product Review: Self-Guided Tour of the Bible by Christopher D. Hudson

When we desire to have a closer relationship with God, the best way to do so is through the practice of spiritual disciplines. The practice of spiritual disciplines helps us grow in the knowledge of God, his teachings, and how to live life, pleasing in His sight. It is through studying God’s Word that we […]
September 2, 2016

Greenleaf: S1 E13 – What Are You Doing Here? Review

Sophia, Grace, and Kevin find themselves contemplating the future in their separate scenes. Sophia takes in the picturesque scene looking at the mansion from afar. Grace sits on her bed in deep thought. Kevin considers Charity’s conversation with Carlton and Wanda as she explains her trauma away as he ease drops. Charity and Kevin try […]
August 30, 2016

Greenleaf: S1 E12 – Veni, Vidi, Vici Synopsis

Another building block to the season finale. There are still so many unanswered questions. Will Calvary Fellowship World Ministries be able to rise above the scandals and tragedies?
August 21, 2016

Greenleaf: S1 E11 – “Men Like Trees Walking” Synopsis

It is one month later after the second shooting. Calvary Fellowship World Ministries is hemorrhaging parishioners and money profusely. Bishop Greenleaf is uncharacteristically delivering an underwhelming sermon as people leave in the midst of it. After the service, Bishop looks frail as he sits in his chair on the pulpit laboring to breath and hands trembling. Deacon […]