"Only Fools Rush In" February 27, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional was written by LaToya Ottley

God guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.

Psalm 25:9

As a black woman, far from a child, no longer a youth by Statistics Canada's definition, not yet "grown" in the sense that grown folks use it, what am I supposed to be doing at this point in my life? I want to make a positive impact in my community; I know I have a divine purpose, but it is a challenging time because of the notion in popular society that by now, we should have it all figured out. The weight of this leaves a lot of us adults feeling confused and going nowhere, fast.

The other day, I turned on a TD Jakes podcast for encouragement and randomly chose the one entitled "Impact". He used the analogy of a thermostat. Do you know those days when you turn the heat in the car all the way on high before the car is warm? You feel blasts of cold air; colder than the resting temperature inside the car, and then suddenly it's so hot that you have to take off your jacket? We cannot come into something "cold" expecting that if we "turn up the heat" it will get better, faster. He was saying that sometimes we expel more energy trying to get somewhere fast and it ends up taking longer or feeling more intense than if we took our time. 

We may experience feelings of depression or disappointment with ourselves because we are rushing to do something that The Creator meant to happen over time. If we look at the progress within the black community, some of our "wins" were started by men and women who didn't even get to live to see the fruits of their labor. I am learning that if I want to make an impact, one that will last well beyond my years, I must have a mindset of humility, consistency, and endurance. Only then can God use me in a meaningful way.

Prayer

Creator, help me to be patient. Give me a discerning spirit that I will not be lead off-track by "shiny objects." Remind me to be grateful for my resources and to be good to those who support me. Humble me enough to be mentored by my elders as was the tradition of my ancestors. Wrap me in the assurance that I am right where I need to be and that only you dictate what my life should look like at any point on my journey. Be with us 29 - 30-somethings figuring out this adulting thing. We are a crazy bunch but we desire and are determined to get it right!

LaToya, TOI: Truth Over Illusion" Ottley is a singer/ songwriter and an aspiring music educator in the areas of vocal and performance coaching. With many skills in language and arts, she looks forward to completing her degree in Music through York University in the near future. 

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"Don't Go Through The Gate!: February 26, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional is written by

Pastor Cassandra Fray

Don’t Go Through the Gate!
Read: Joshua 9

After a series of moves, our family ended up living in a community that our parents did not like. My father would often tell us, “don’t go through the gate.” Each home in that community had walls around it. Our Dad did not want us to play with the neighbourhood children or to make friends with them. For years, I thought that my Dad was being prejudiced against the children who lived there. 

It is interesting that Jacob (Gen. 28:1) commanded his sons not to marry among the people of Canaan. God gave the children of Israel a similar command when they moved to the promised land. He told them not to make covenants with the people. Were God, Jacob and my Dad being narcissistic? Were they being judgmental and unfair? I now understand that they were protecting our mindset. 

The things that we believe will inform our decisions, choices and actions. The things that we believe can either free us or bind us. Sometimes, one of the greatest challenges in life is to choose to not conform to the status quo that exist around you when God calls you to stand out. It is often painful to be different but allowing negative thinking to become our mindset will keep us from soaring to the heights we need to get to. 

Reflection: It is not so much about where you live, but who are the core people in your life? What are their beliefs and how are they influencing you? Are they helping you to become the very best that you can be or are they keeping you back? Are they helping you to get closer to your destiny? Or further away from it?

Pastor Cassandra Fray is passionate about teaching the body of Christ about our son-ship identity and how to access and live according to the Kingdom of God on a daily basis.

cfray@kingdomcitychurch.ca

"Thrive!" February 25, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional 

is written by Bonnie Joe-Leonn

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

 “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 

plans to give you hope and a future.  

Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29: 11 is probably one of the most quoted, preached, shared, dissected, loved verses in the Bible. One of my favourites anyway. But sometimes it seems hard to hang on to it when situations in our world are just not right. All kinds of questions pop up:  When is this going to happen? Did you forget about me God? Is this for somebody else maybe? Why is this bad stuff happening to me?

African Heritage Month is a time to remember that we are a chosen people. Channels of wealth flowing from the "New World" to the "Old" were based largely on the cultivation of crops. Profits for a plantation owner depended on the number of labourers he controlled. The key to wealth for plantation owners was employing many labourers, while keeping costs low. Free European labourers demanded high wages. Slave labour of course, was free. Native peoples lacked genetic immunities to the in-coming diseases. Africans, on the other hand, possessed the required immunities. The natural talents of Africans met the needs of the colonists. Africans, unlike the colonists, were experienced in agriculture, livestock and raising crops.

Does Jeremiah 29:11 apply to us today? Yes, of course, God knows the plans He has for us. If you are in Christ, you can count on it. God’s plans for His Chosen People were “for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope”. The heart of the verse is “not that we would escape our lot, but that we would learn to thrive” in the midst of it. And we still thrive!

Short-term, you may suffer. But long-term, your future is co-signed with Christ. God has promised that our sins are forgiven and we stand before God justified. That’s a future for your welfare, and not for evil; a future of hope, not of despair!

Bonnie Joe-Leonn is a praise and worship team member who has played the flute since childhood. She has a solid relationship with Jesus Christ, a devoted wife and mother, a demonstrated relationship builder and career counselor who works with adult mental heath clients and youth.  

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"YES WE GOT OVER" - February 14 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional was written by Pastor G Franklyn Johnson

Yes, we got over.

Read: Hebrews 11

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for [v.1]”

There is a roll call of generations of black patriots who with blood. sweat and tears, paved the way that so that we can have the life we enjoy today. The writer of Hebrews admonishes us to remember those who have gone before, not counting the cost of what they had to sacrifice for future generations.

We are challenged to remember that while their tears watered the soil, their blood moisturized it and their body manured it; they did so for the benefit of their children and their children’s children.

Moses faithfully pleaded for the Children of Israel, as they languished as slaves in Egypt, yet he did not enter the Promised Land.

People of color are called upon to remember the faithfulness of our people’ struggles from Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Marcus Garvey, Nat Turner, Martin Luther King Jr., and many others. The faith they had, while enduring severe oppression, beatings and deprivation, was placed in a God whose word promised, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee”.

Schools and universities such as Spelman and Howard were built by former slaves, now poor sharecroppers, not for themselves but for those who would come after them.

Hebrews 11 unveils the sacrifice given by the “cloud of witnesses”, and moves to chapter 12 v.1 with a challenge,     “….Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us”.

Let us adopt the roll of the faithful, so we too can endure in tough times.

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Pastor G. Franklyn Johnson was born in Jamaica and in his late teens migrated to the United States to complete his education. Upon completion, he received his designation in Business Administration majoring in Accounting/Economics. Returning to Jamaica he felt the call of God to be more active in Ministry, a call he first received when he accepted the Lord just a year prior to leaving home. Bible school and launching Youth for Christ in the parish of his residence, occupied the time he had left each moment when he was away from his secular work

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In 1977 he migrated to Canada and continued to serve in ministry as Associate Pastor. He also served as board member/ speaker for Full Gospel Men’s Ministry. He has ministered in many areas as called to in the Caribbean, Canada, Africa and Canada.

Pastor Frank ( as he is affectionately known to all) now resides with his family in Florida  USA, where he is in active service at Christian Life Center, Fort Lauderdale.

"A Black Mother's Lullaby Prayer" February 13, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional was written by 

Mother & Daughter - By Rev Denise Gillard & Caprice Duncan

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11

"A Black Mother's Lullaby Prayer"

My dear sweet child I sing this song, 

I pray your steps will never go wrong.

I always hope the best for you,

Put God, my love, in all you do.

I know its hard sometime to see,

But hear these words that come from me-

You are amazing, bright and strong

And though sometimes the night seems long,

You will achieve your heart's desire,

I surround you with love and Holy Ghost fire!

Be humble and kind, be brave and true,

I know that the Lord will see you through.

You are a gift, a treasure, a gem-

If they tell you different, don't believe them!

Just look to the light, the night will soon end,

Stand on God's Word and do not bend.

My dear sweet child I sing this song, 

I pray your steps will never go wrong.

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"What Do You Want Out Of Life?" February 12, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

I cry out to God Most High,

    to God who fulfills his purpose for me.

Psalm 57:2

What is the purpose of your life? Can you state what you want out of life in 10 words or less? Without the awareness of purpose there is bound to be abuse or misuse of anything or person. Living without a clear purpose for your life is like driving without a clear destination in mind.

God created human beings with the general or collective purpose of having dominion or reflecting the pattern of what is established in the heavens, on the earth. However, every being on earth has a specific purpose or goal in life. Here are some examples:

·  The purpose of John the Baptist was to prepare the way for Jesus’ arrival on earth.

· Jesus purpose on earth was to “destroy the works of   darkness”.

·  The purpose of both Elizabeth and Mary were to be mothers to John the Baptist and Jesus respectively.

·  Nelson Mandela would have been 100 years old on July 18, 2018. He stated his life purpose as being “to create a free society” and that he did despite many obstacles including poverty, institutionalized racism, and imprisonment. 

·  My purpose is to “empower leaders to create holistic wealth to fulfill their purpose”.

As we determine the purpose of a product by consulting the manufacturer’s manual so human beings must refer to our manufacturer’s manual, the Bible, for our purpose.  As we walk in the collective and known purpose for humanity, we will find our individual purpose.  If you have not yet identified your purpose and are not able to state it in 10 words or less, today let it be your quest to do so. It will open doors to a whole new world!!!

Rev. Garfield A. Fray, CPA, CGA, FCCA, NLP is "Your Wealth Mentor". He specializes in using business, wealth & holistic strategies to creating a road map to your peace of mind. 

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"Honouring our Roots, While Living Forward" Feb 11, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional is "Honoring Our Roots" by Miriam Martin

For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;   all things have been created through him and for him.                 Colossians 1:16 (NIV)

As tons of messages from YouTube, Whats App's, emails/messenger pour into my phone like grains of sand, with bold captions claiming “Blacks” are God’s chosen people, I smile. These posts are often accompanied by various opinions that either agree or disagree with this statement.  Hours of deliberation are invested into arguments trying to prove the other side wrong, and eventually, transgressions take place as the discussions inevitable leads back to the root of a discourse on “Slavery” and “Race”, instead of our identity as Children of God. Once again, the enemy draws the focus away from God, the creator of all things.

Let’s reflect for a moment: The children of Israel were slaves for over 400 years and when they exited Egypt, the remnants of slavery still abided with them, causing their hearts to be far from God, even though their lips proclaimed him (Jeremiah 12:2).  No matter what happened to them, God continued to call them His chosen people and never forsook them (Jeremiah 29:11).  

Therefore, as we honour “Our Roots” this month, let us live forward, refusing to become prisoners to any of our negative experiences (1 Kings 8:46-55). Though a people without knowledge of their past are like a trees without roots, let our roots be grounded in the Lord God Almighty, the source of living water that never runs dry (Psalm 1:3).  Let's position our hearts, as we proclaim by divine right with our lips, "We are the chosen Children of God."

Miriam is a part of the G7 Leadership at Kingdom City Church and holds a Master in Public Policy, Administration and Law. Her goal is to change systemic policies within government that enable poverty. Her passion and life-long goal is to create spiritual and financial prosperity for single parent families, especially those within the black community. She lives by the following motto, ”Faith is not just a part of the Christian life, it’s the whole thing.”

"Forgive and Worship" "True Worshipers", February 10, 2019 Black History Month

Today's Black History Month Devotional is by Marie Francis

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.

Mark 11:25 (NRSV)

There will be times when you don't feel like forgiving and worshiping God. Praising the Lord will be the last thing in the world you will want to do. African Heritage Month is an occasion when we need to praise Him. 

This may require a big effort; sometimes we really have to make ourselves worship God. But it never ceases to amaze me how forgiveness and praise transform a situation. The mountains of hurt look smaller and God seems so much bigger!

African American Bishop Keith Butler states, "Any honest appraisal of history reveals that most of the things suffered by mankind came about because someone somewhere chose to do things their way instead of God's way..."

The example Christ gives us in the Lord's Prayer says it all: "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." I'm not saying that we should be doormats but rather, when we forgive others, we are released from the weight of their harm and freed up to focus on God's promises.

Prayer: 

Our Father God,we come to You in the name of Jesus the Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit asking you to help us to forgive those who practice injustice against your African People. Forgive us for not worshiping and praising You as we ought. May we experience your healing touch as we forgive and reach out to others in the love of God.  Amen

Marie Francis is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and an ordained Baptist Deacon. She has a deep faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. She's passionate about helping children, youth and adults access the power and promises of God, so they can experience the Christian life at its fullest.  

"A Prayer of Thanksgiving", February 9, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional is  By Pastor Kenneth Richardson

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours

2 Peter 1:1 (NIV)

Father, thank you for calling me to be a member of this precious faith, this faith you has given unto us through the righteousness of God

We are so thankful that we can identify ourselves with the Saints of God, through the leading of the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of truth, and the fear of the Lord  which gives us the opportunity to experience the blessings of the Lord in its fullness.

Thank you for the liberty we have as we pray in the Spirit in the mighty Name of Jesus.

Amen.

Pastor Kenneth Richardson is the General Overseer of Kingdom Citizens Fellowship Ministries International, Radio and TV Evangelist, Born in Rio Claro, Trinidad. W.I. The visionary, Executive Producer and founder  of  KCFMI. TV and K.C.F.M.I Church. K.H.Radio US, TV Show Outreach and E.O.M in United States of America.

"True Worshipers", February 8, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional is

 By Minister Wilton Gillard

Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
John 4: 21-24 (NKJV)

The above passage speaks of the kind of worshipers God is seeking. The question is, "How can we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" God is looking for true worshipers who know what it is to worship God in a strange land. A strange land could mean you find yourself in a place or position that you have not been before.  You could have lost a love one; maybe you are divorced or are soon to be; perhaps you have lost your job or like Job, have lost everything you hold dear and the person close to you is telling you to curse God and die. Can you still sing the Lord's song? Sometimes its hard to sing the Lord's song in your home land, never mind a strange land. 

Paul and Silas fond themselves in a strange land. They were locked up in prison and in chains but at midnight they began to sing praises to God and the other prisoners were listening and I believe their witness was tremendous! This is why those of us who are true worshipers should never stop worshiping- the prisoners in our household and around us are listening. This excites me and I am not a person that gets excited easily. True worship and worshipers excite me!

I believe there are people in bondage because of a lack of true worshipers. When we worship God in spirit and truth the Glory of God is activated. True worship attracts the power of God. If you want more of God begin to worship in spirit and truth. I challenge you to worship. I dare you to worship. Where are the true worshipers?

Minister Wilton Gillard
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Minister Wilton Gillard serves as co-Senior Pastor of Kingdom City Church (Toronto, Canada) with his wife, Rev Denise Gillard.  He also works as a Direct Support Professional at Christian Horizons, serves as the Director of Afro-Caribbean Drumming (The HopeWorks Connection), and is a certified licensed Primerica Representative.  Wilton has a passion for prayer and worship and is committed to taking the message of the Father’s Heart to the nations, especially reaching men who need to experience a new level of Fatherhood. 

God is Present, , February 7, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional is "God is Present"

 By Grace Marshall

I look behind me and you’re there, then up ahead and you’re there, too— your reassuring presence, coming and going.

 Psalm 139:5 (The Message)

God is present in every situation in our lives. 

As a Black parent of adult children, I am reminded of the number of times that I have to remain silent as I watch my children in difficult situations due to the prejudices of others. I want to swoop in and solve their problems. 

It is during those times that I have learned to take the situation to my Heavenly Father.  God loves them and is always with them the way that He has always been faithful to me.  

Recently, I prayed about a critical, negative person in my child’s life. I asked God to change that person’s heart or remove them because of the damage to my child’s spirit.  Within weeks, that person announced an upcoming move.  I still pray that God will change that person, but I am happy for the move. 

I am thankful that God is always there.

For over 40 years, Grace Marshall has served in various areas of ministry through church and other non-profit Christian organizations.  Her work has predominantly been with children, youth and young adults.     She is passionate about helping young people as they find God's plan for their life.  She is also passionate about finding ways to help Black parents successfully navigate our school systems.  She loves teaching, but acknowledges that she is in fact a lifelong learner who is on a journey to grow and learn each day.  She has been married to Michael for nearly twenty-eight years.  They have four adult children.  

Open Heavens Over the Black Community, February 6, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

OPEN HEAVENS OVER THE BLACK COMMUNITY 

By Rev Denise Gillard

 

Oh that You would rend the heavens and come down”.

Isaiah 64:1

In November 2017 Holy Spirit instructed me to begin to pray “Open Heavens” over the Black community.  For me this prayer began with my family, the ministries that God has assigned me too, as well as the community in general.  Even though, I did not fully understand what this meant beyond revival, I launched into a prayer effort with enthusiasm and expectation.  After-all, it sounded good!

  

Clarity soon came from three distinct directions: 
  

1. The preparation for preaching at the funeral of a young black male whom I knew, baptized and loved.  His death was senseless, violent and rocked the community. The loss was great but 21 young people came forward in response to the sermon saying that they wanted more of God and more from God. In that moment, God demonstrated to me the kind of kingdom impact available for our community.

   

2. My only son’s baptism.  For two years daily I had been praying that God would repair our wounded relationship and one day, after I had prayed open heavens, I heard God say that I was praying wrong, "Don't pray that his heart turns back toward you, pray that it turns toward Me."  I quickly agreed, changed my prayer and within 2 months, my son told me he wanted to give his life to God and be baptized.  It was that experience that affirmed that I had reached a new level of hearing and obeying God's voice.

3. My attendance and participation in the inaugural National Black Canadians Summit where I learned the General Assembly of the United Nations declared 2015- 2024 the International Decade for People of African Descent.  Although the declaration was issued 2 years prior, like many of the other attendees, 'I didn't get the memo.'  Who knew that the UN had made this decision?  Who knew that they recognized "that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human right should be both promoted and protected, during this decade?"  Who knew that they had committed to concentrating on Recognition, Justice and Development of people of African Descent?  I was surprised to hear about it and cracked a whole row of delegates up with my memo joke.  Then I heard the voice of God:

"So it is in the natural it is in the Spirit.  This is the decade for God’s people of African descent to arise and take their place at the leadership table.  If My people will listen, turn, obey and apply my word, they will rise as never before.  I declare Open Heavens over them!  

They will be recognized and no longer looked upon with scorn. Their experience of suffering, marginalization and reproach will be removed; for there is no other people who can reach the heart of the world.  The cries of the ancestors and the blood in the ground and seas has spoken.  They will cross all boundaries and crash through all isms and schisms and spread My word with a love and a power that has yet to be seen or heard.  

Greater things shall they do than ever before and they will be documented.  Those who have maligned and put them down will bow and they because they have been scourged, they will be trusted to give Me all the honour, glory and power. 

My people of African descent will move from glory to glory and revival will sweep the world through them.  Even as they are persecuted, they will study war no more.  Their revenge will be in an abundance of souls saved, disciples made, and resources. They will be paid the things they are owed and even children who did not work by the sweat of their brows, on those children I will heap resources.  But those resources will slip through the fingers of those who do not sow back into the Kingdom of God. But upon those who sow back, there shall be a huge reaping, more than enough, more than they can contain.  And all who see this will praise the Lord. 

I will break the shackles of religion, form and fashion.  They will love Me and love who I made them to be and all who see it will praise the name of the Lord.  The weak, and poor, and broken, and homeless, and rich, and empty will be saved as my Black people proclaim my marvelous works."

Wow!  This was a lot.  I had never had such an experience before and right in the middle of a major presentation. There I was in the midst of everything, having a supernatural experience and frantically trying to write all that was being downloaded to my spirit.

And so began a new phase of ministry.  A phase in which I am pursuing this word for our community. Some may think I'm crazy or mislead but  I believe God is doing great things.  Go ahead-test the Spirit!

Much love & power,
Rev Denise


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Website:  My Divine Appoimtment

Actions:  

• Pray for Open Heavens

• Fast for Open Heavens 

• Press for Open Heavens   

• See it coming and step in.  

Travail and you shall not only see it, 
you shall share in its inheritance.

What is Life?, February 5, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month Devotional is "WHAT IS LIFE?"

 By Clairmont Humphrey

"You don’t know what will happen tomorrow.

What is life? 

You are a mist that is seen for a moment and then disappears."

 James 4:14 

She left him home for about two hours, came back home and there he was sitting in the same position as she left him. She said,"Hi." He did not respond: only to realize he was gone- he was only 40 years old. Just two hours ago he was full of life, talking, laughing, and now he is gone. 

We live as though we have forever..  We make plans for our future and yes we should- but do we really have forever to live? We are placed on this beautiful earth to live with purpose and fulfill our destiny, yet for the most part, many of us live without purpose- "whatever will be, let it be". Some of us plan and have great plans for our future but never planned for the life after. No one wants to think about it but it is part of our reality.  Where will you spend your eternity?

In Philippians1:21 Paul said, "To live is Christ but to die is gain." In other words, Christ should mean everything to us in this life and when we die, we will have even more. Living with Christ leading and directing our lives is more meaningful and fulfilling, knowing that we can live a life with inner peace regardless of the storms and trials around us because His grace is empowering.

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"The will of God will never take you where
 the Grace of God  will not protect you.' 






Clairmont Humphrey
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Communicating Real Hope through Music and The Spoken Word to an Uncertain World

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Speaking of God, February 4, 2019 Black History Month Devotional

Today's Black History Month devotional is "SPEAKING OF GOD" 

by Rev Vernal Savage.

 

I am reflecting on my Muslim friend questions.

Sometime ago I was at an international gathering of nations of the world. Some of the participants from Korea who barely spoke much English had a powerful grasp of one of our eminent musicians, Bob Marley.  When they heard that I am from Jamaica they all responded with the comment, “Bob Marley.” Also, with one of his most famous songs, “One Love.”

Fast forward to several years later to discover that my brother who migrated to live in Germany was part of a band that performed in East and West Germany, when it was at that time divided. He also, started wearing dreadlocks. He shared the music of love and moved away from the his traditional Christianity upbringing.  When I became a priest, he was one of the first to ask me questions that I answered as best I could but reflecting back on those times appreciated.

Recently, I heard in the news that Reggae has been added to a list of international cultural treasures which the United Nations has deemed worthy of protecting and promoting. This is such an irony because Bob Marley’s belief in God comes through his music.  It a religious instrument of the cause that he in part used to worship God. It is such an ancient theme.

From John’s epistle in the bible it states:

15  All who hate a brother or sister are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life abiding in them. 16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.

What has caused Bob Marley’s music to be so distilled with that sentiment reflected from the bible that is now loved the world over? Probably has something to do with his own identity and birth.  Wrestling with issues like that takes one places that you would never expect.

It is surprising to read, hear, and see the negative response to various human beings from around the world.  Though we say we are a diverse and welcoming culture. We have many First Nations people to speak to their experience.

This Black History Month, we are all invited to take on this challenge to at least speak to something of our identity

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