Jesse Jackson, Jr. recently lost the Democratic Primary for U.S. Congressional Seat # 2 in Illinois which he previously served for 17 years in what was an attempt at a political comeback. While the results were not what he had anticipated, he did not lose.
The Book of Ruth represents transitions that all humans will face in life but also the transitory period in Old Testament Literature. For centuries there has been the debate whether the Bible is History or religious story/myth. Certainly, there is evidence that the Bible in general is accurate and coincides with secular non-religious history but there has been debate amongst some scholars if all of the Bible is historically accurate.
The Book of Judges continues the story of the Hebrew people and their occupation and presence in the Promised Land. No longer are the Hebrews trying to get to the Promised Land, the Promise is their reality, and God has allowed a unique way for them live and govern themselves in the land.
The book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Bible (the Christian Canon), the first book of the Historical Writings and named after the leader who succeeded Moses (the Hebrew African Emancipator). The book should be studied for lessons in leadership and generational transitions.
Deuteronomy is the fifth book of Bible, and the last book of Pentateuch. It consists of a series of speeches that Moses gave before he turns leadership over to Joshua. Moses eloquently summarizes the history of the Hebrew people: from the promise of God to Abraham, through their first entrance to the Promised Land, their…
The second day of Kwanzaa we reflect on the principle of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). Determination means clarity or firmness of purpose. If we are going to accomplish a goal we need determination. Determined also says that we must have faith, because to be determined we literally have to lean on a power that is greater than…