Today we follow the biblical commandment to honor our fathers on this day that the nation calls Father’s Day. We celebrate dads who have taken care of their families, cheered for us and loved us. We honor our parents not because they are perfect but because it is God’s will for us to do so. Many of us have had issues with our parents as well as our parents have had issues with us. True love and honor looks beyond faults, flaws and failures to seek the best for others.

Guest Preacher, Rev Dr Kevin Earley uses Psalm 137:7-9 to tackle how we deal with anger.

June could be called the joy month. There are many celebrations that take place this month such as graduations, weddings, anniversaries, Father’s Day, vacations and birthdays. All these celebrations symbolize some type of accomplishment. An accomplishment brings joy and happiness to the one who has achieved their goal and to their family and friends who love them.

When you feel you have been attacked or unjustly criticized the natural response is to defend yourself. There are times when people should defend themselves; there are times when a nation should defend itself, but many fights are avoidable. This nation had to defend itself when we were attacked in Pearl Harbor. The Civil War could have been avoided if the South had recognized the humanity and rights of people of color. Too many times we have reacted when we were attacked or criticized, rather than respond graciously.

Guest Preacher Reverend James Brown Sr takes on the subject of what it means to walk worthy

Executive Pastor, Reverend Felecia Pearson Smith reminds us that we matter.

It is important for us to understand that God loves us unconditionally. He does not love us because of our goodness, righteousness or purity but He loves us when we are messy, rebellious and disobedient. In other words, God does not love us according to our perfections but He loves us in the midst of our imperfections. Just like any good parent, who loves their child in good times and bad times, our Heavenly Father loves us at all times.

Minister Katrina Artison discusses unconventional grace and reminds us that even when it seems hopeless, God still loves and cares for us and wants the best for us.

Last week Tiger Woods stunned the golf world by winning the prestigious Master’s Tournament. Confirming that he won this championship after 14 years of a dry spell the television announcer said, “The Return to Glory.” As I pondered this statement I was a little puzzled. We celebrate the fact that Tiger has won a championship after overcoming many physical and emotional challenges but he does not deserve the glory. Glory belongs to God and to Him alone.

Too many people believe that the Lord should serve us and fewer and fewer folks in this dispensation are trying to discover how we can serve the Savior. When we are sick we want Him to heal us; when we are in trouble we want Him to deliver us; when we are lost we want Him to lead us. God is more than a cosmic bellhop who responds to us every time we ring.