“This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD has commanded, saying: ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a yoke has never come" - Numbers 19:2 Image by First Fruits of Zion Recently, five red heifers were delivered from Texas to Israel. There is quite some …
From Slave to Bishop
Who was Richard Allen? He was America’s first black bishop. He was born to parents who were slaves. Soon after the family was sold to a Delaware farmer. Richard faced racism, cruelty and inequality. He wasn’t educated and anything he wanted to undertake he needed his master’s permission. His master, in order to pay his …
Their Wedding Night
Finally, it was their wedding night. The wedding ceremony had been a truly wonderful experience and after they had exchanged their vows and he had stepped on the glass, the congregation erupted in cheers and applause after shouting, "Mazal Tov!" The reception was very special, with sumptuous food, all kosher, and mocktails. The best part …
Ede Goes to Harvest
It was Saturday and Ede was at the Harvest Seventh-day Adventist church, hoping that she would get a chance to speak to Pastor Hank before she left. He was in the foyer, flanked by members of the congregation and visitors. She was happy to be there. It was on Wednesday night when she made up …
Zhang’s Story
It's no longer safe to be a Christian in China. That's why I fled and came here to Kenya three and a half years ago. I found a church where there was a mixture of Kenyan and Chinese worshippers. That was where I met and fell in love with Aluna, a beautiful Kenyan woman. The …
Shaniqua’s Story
I used to be a prostitute. And then, one night, I met a Catholic priest who changed my life forever. Father Ramirez didn't preach at me like most religious people do. Instead, he asked me about myself and what got me into prostitution. He sat and listened as I shared my story and not once …
Don’t Put it Off
"I passed by your church this morning and heard the congregation singing, Jesus is Coming Again." "Yes. It's one of my favorite hymns." "You really believe He's coming again." "Of course. God is not a Man that He should lie. Jesus promised that He will come again and He will." "If that is true, why …
Josee and Ariel
She was relaxing on the sofa, waiting for him to come home. As as soon as her class ended, she left the university campus. She took the bus to the condo building where they lived. She did her homework and or studied for exams in the study for about two hours. By the time she …
God’s Way
As Larissa Scott sat on the beach, watching the tide roll away she thought about how far she had allowed herself to drift from God's will for her life. She hadn't meant for it to happen. It did when she met and fell in love with Steven. About a year ago, she moved to Seattle …
Women’s Fellowship
Years ago, I was part of the Women's Ministry at my church and one of the things I really liked about it was the fellowship. We would hold programs like "Lunch and Learn" where women would come together at someone's home and a pastor or a speaker is invited to share a profound message with …
Notes to Women 