Category Archives: Faith
If Pastor Jenkins has been asleep, don’t wake him up!
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By DERON SNYDER UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Growing up in First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Pastor John K. Jenkins had dreams of being its pastor, although he can’t remember exactly when they began. But he knows the extent of his … Continue reading
Bishop William Murphy III is a born praiser and a God chaser
By DERON SNYDER Praise is what Bishop William Murphy III does. But it hasn’t always come easy. There were days when he didn’t want to wake up. Nights when he wondered if he’d ever see his children again. Moments when … Continue reading
Gospel star Byron Cage ready to add reality TV to his plate
By DERON SNYDER It was almost 9 p.m. and Byron Cage was exhausted after serving as the Men’s Day guest psalmist at First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s evening service. He had served at the three morning services, too, and was operating on very little … Continue reading
‘Professional’ volunteer’s passion has new target – his church
By DERON SNYDER Making money quickly became second nature to Jahi Davis, when he started his first business as a 12-year-old. He trained for a year, borrowed funds from a cousin, bought some supplies and soon was pulling in $1,500 … Continue reading
Anthony Brown & group therAPy have ‘Testimony’ for the ages
By DERON SNYDER Anthony Brown has a vivid memory of singing in his parents’ church when he was 5 years old. Wearing a blazer, short pants and knee-high socks, he stood on a chair alongside his brother. That’s when he … Continue reading
It’s true: We don’t live on bread alone
By DERON SNYDER As part of a men’s discipleship class at my church, I embarked on a 21-day Daniel Fast last month. It was an incredible experience for me and – judging by their testimonies – my fellow Brothers In … Continue reading
What If Their Child Had Been The Victim?
By DERON SNYDER If you have a young son or daughter, or a young niece or nephew, or another young person you care about regardless of relation, the past week led to some reflection. Is there anybody who might be … Continue reading
The Sequel Decision: When To Start?
By VANESSA W. SNYDER To start or not to start. If you’re a writer, you might know what it feels like when your characters are calling your name. On the other hand, if you haven’t thoroughly promoted your first book, … Continue reading
Black History Month Still Necessary
By DERON SNYDER Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour was the 16-year-old valedictorian of his high school class in 1964 — also known as “Freedom Summer” — when the slaying of three civil rights workers punctuated escalating racial violence in his state. … Continue reading
Say No To Wimpy Parenting
By VANESSA W. SNYDER I believe I am the disciplinarian in my home. You would agree if you could see the slight grin on my husband’s face when he “scolds” our daughters. Although I have to admit that saying I’m … Continue reading
