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In Matthew 5:48, Jesus told all men to be perfect even as his father in heaven is perfect. Jesus expects men to keep God's commandments, all the time for their own sake. During the coronavirus pandemic many yards have Psalm 91 signs in them. Psalm...

The United States as a nation, keeps ignoring defining moments in its young history as a sovereign nation to live up to the words recorded in its Constitution. Defining moments do not come as often as we like them. When they come, they are to be...

God has made a spiritual call to his children of all races, ages, colors, sexes, social, cultural, educational professional, religious, economic, sexual orientations, political non-religious, ethnic, national origins, disabilities, and persuasions,...

But the End of all things are at hand; be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer. (Peter 4:7) In these last days God has provided multiple opportunities for man to repent of their sins, and keep covenant relationship with him, but man has...

There are two “viruses” currently running all over the United States. One is COVID-19, a virus that is rapidly approaching 100,000 deaths in just under three months. Imagine how the nation would react if 100,000 soldiers were killed in that amo...

Because of this nation’s perverted laws, evil andwicked men are in authority. They are the devil’s disciples doinghis work by threating to lock-up our people, many without cause. Now, thequestion is asked, who shall deliver us from the bondage of thi...

The beatitudes of Jesus are the keys to the kingdom of God. They represent promises of God to those who have genuine faith in Him. This faith includes trust in God and submission to His will. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthews chapters 5-7) often...

We/mankind give God thanks and praise in many forms and ceremonies, customs, traditions, norms, folkways, beliefs and rituals, so, it should be appropriate to give God a generous hand of applause, and a lengthy standing ovation. Why? God is good...

These are the beginning of sorrows. ( Matt . 24: 4- 8 ) They shall deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name sake. And many shall be offended, and shall betray one another ( Matt . 24 : 9 ,...

I have so much love and admiration for my mom. The older I get, the more I see our similarities, and it makes me grateful that I have her to call mom. I, too, sometimes chuckle reminiscing on scenarios and things that shaped our unique...

The current American government is system waging economic, healthcare, judicial/ criminal justice, educational, voting, and Coronavirus related warfare against poor, Black, Hispanic, elderly, disabled, children, immigrants, veterans, homeless,...

Fear maybe defined as pain about the future. It is the common form of mental stress. Fear can become a problem as well as a solution. We have healthy fear which hold us back from experiencing many of the good things God has for us (Cloud and...

The beginning of the end begins with woe is me! Woe! Woe! Such agonizing troubles God has to induce coma like symptoms for us to endure. Before one thing passes, three or four others are upon us.These are times that try men souls, Covid 19 takes...

All we hear is “we’re in a war,” some forseen enemy, someone we can prepare for or against. But if what we’re experiencing is orchestrated by God, then it’s not a war, but a “siege”. Trying to come up with a strategy or a way out is counterproduc...

Lately, I’ve observed mannerisms and attitudes from both my parents that mimic the same as their parents. I’ve noticed that my dad can fall asleep on the couch seconds after he’s sat down and how he scratches the top of his head the same as my grand...

Man has a choice of being godly or ungodly (those who do not know God). Man also has a choice of being unrighteous (those who know God but do not obey God). These two types of man experience the wrath of God. Why is a man a man? The answer to this qu...

God is the truth and the light. One can only serve God in spirit and truth. Both incumbent, and first-time candidates running in Monroe, Louisiana mayor/council elections, and other local, state and national elections, are reminded that true...

There are many resources in the world that can enhance our lives. Resources are granted to those who have access to information. Information is shared through educational opportunities, involvement in social and civic programs, and networks. In addit...

The first of all commandments (found at Mark 12:29-31) is The Lord, our God, is the one Lord, and we should love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The second is like unto it saying, You should love your neighbor as you love yourself....

"The Prophet Mourns “(Jeremiah 9) Oh, that I had in the wilderness a hiding place of wayfaring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them! For they all be adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men. Men have corrupted the ways of God, p...

We must weep with those who weep. Many are mourning the passing of their loved ones as well as those stricken by the virus. Those in Christ Jesus must continue to do good works, help one another, remember the elderly, and those in need. Let's...

We are living in very interesting times. COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) has disrupted the entire globe, forcing us to take many precautions as we continue to live our lives. New restrictions around how we live and interact with one another can be summed...

Families are rising up against each other, Mother's against Daughters, Fathers against their sons. There are earthquakes in different places, food is in short supply in many countries, diseases are running rampant in many countries, ( there is no ant...

During the time Joseph, Jacob's 11th son, that ruled in Egypt during the worldwide famine, money failed because there was nothing of value to buy during the seven years of famine. God blessed Joseph and his family because they were his chosen ones,...

God has given man stern warnings against insensitive and corrupt rulers that hate good and love evil. The political leaders and religious leaders are rebellious against God 's commands. God is bringing judgement on the land, and the world. Because...

The day and hour of the end of time no man knows, not even the angels in heaven. As in Noah's time, people were marrying, eating and drinking, then God said, "The End of All Flesh” is come before me; for the Earth is filled with violence through t...

I remember watching tv shows like the Jetsons and thinking a lot of the technologies they had would be nice but never actually saw them really happening. The Jetsons were based in a 2060 futuristic era, and we are now in 2020. Our reality is that we...

As in the days of Pharaoh the King of Egypt, when judgement came on them for their idolatry and lack of knowledge of him. Plagues were inflicted on Egypt because of their sins against God. Today men are disobeying God and his order for their lives....

I believe while we are on this earth that we should strive to have peace in our lives. Peace comes from many different things, but peace mainly comes from being a whole complete person. When we are whole, we are well and possess a balance of...

In the early 1900s, African-American author, educator, and activist Nannie Helen Burroughs published “12 Things The Negro Must Do For Himself”, which was a comprehensive list of important values and ideologies deemed necessary for Blacks to und...

In the early 1900s, African-American author, educator, and activist Nannie Helen Burroughs published “12 Things The Negro Must Do For Himself”, which was a comprehensive list of important values and ideologies deemed necessary for Blacks to und...

Everything God Created he said was good (Gen 1: 31) Adam broke God’s law and tried to hide. Adam was placed in a beautiful garden that was peaceful, and free of evil. Adams disobedience opened the door for satan and his disciples, evil has been r...

Rejoicing in the Lord, praising and worshiping him gives him great pleasure. When we're in unity God commands a blessing (Psalm 133), keeping his commandments honors him. During reconstruction, a settlement of 350 African Americans built a town that...

There’s an old adage that says, “You never know where you are going unless you know where you have been.” In the spirit of Black history month, the Monroe Dispatch will highlight stories and history of Black people that are not commonly known. In 13...

In St. John 17: 11 Jesus prays that the disciples become one as he and God is one. It's the will of God that the believers are on one accord. We must choose God 's ways in order to receive his blessings. Well Bless God! We must do what we should to...

I used to think empathy was a horrible character trait to have. I once thought it wasn't good for me because I could easily receive the feelings and the energy of others around me. I have grown to realize that empathy can be one of my best character...

In these last days, fornication and adultery have become a way of life. The Bible says that he who commits fornication, sins against his own body. Because of these sins, sorrows have greatly multiplied. Children conceived by these manners are...

In these last days men will commit abominable acts against God and is justified by man. Their deeds, words, and actions are accepted by evil men. They condemn the just and accept the words and the ways of the devil and his disciples and reject God....