Unmasking Halloween

Unmasking Halloween

A History of Halloween By: Ministry Founder Rev. Dr. J.L. Williams For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Ephesians 5:8 It is that day of the year when our children go through their annual metamorphosis from

Read more

Why I’m A Political Independent

Why I’m A Political Independent

Why I’m A Political Independent There is a danger in Christians viewing politics in black and white. Many assume Republicans align with conservative Christianity and Democrats do not. While I do believe this to be generally true right now on some major issues (such as abortion and

Read more

Stepping Off the Ledge

Stepping Off the Ledge

  Stepping Off the Ledge Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.   This is what the ancients were commended for.   Hebrews 11:1    The notable former atheist C.S. Lewis rightfully observed, “If you want a religion to

Read more

The Tenth Man and The Black Swan

The Tenth Man and The Black Swan

The Tenth Man and The Black Swan  Today’s world creates the need for a tenth-man mentality. More on this in a moment.  One of the verses I heard my dad quote on several occasions was from 1 Chronicles 12. This passage named individuals and groups of men

Read more

Are We Living in the End Times?

Are We Living in the End Times?

Are We Living in the End Times? History tells us that ever since Jesus went heavenward, believers in every generation were sure that He would return in their lifetime. And I’ve heard people refer to Matthew 24 OVER AND OVER again, pointing to events they see in

Read more

Should Christians Attend a Gay Wedding?

Should Christians Attend a Gay Wedding?

Should Christians Attend a Gay Wedding? This question comes up fairly frequently these days as high-profile pastors and Christian leaders come out on opposite sides of the issue. Let me begin with the first part of the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16: “For God

Read more

Should Christians Watch “The Chosen”?

Should Christians Watch “The Chosen”?

Should Christians Watch “The Chosen”? Before sharing my answer to this question, let me share with you some personal background.  I started studying television and film through a community college course as a high school senior. I graduated college with a degree in broadcasting. Christian TV or

Read more

Maytown Bound!

Last week, I was blessed to lead a team of 14 from New Covenant Fellowship Church in Graham, NC, to the Maytown Center in Langley, Kentucky. Maytown, part of the Meridzo family of ministries scattered across eastern Kentucky, functions as a ministry base, a community center, and

Read more