The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th "Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human trafficking, a trade in humans most commonly for the purpose of sexual slavery, forced labor or commercial sexual … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice – Human Trafficking (Week 3)
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Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice – Homelessness (Week 2)
"Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Homelessness in communities across America is a problem most people are aware exists but few actually experience it firsthand. Housing is the key, according to the National Alliance to End … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice – Homelessness (Week 2)
Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th "Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Churches have long since acknowledged their role as being social activists as recognized in Scripture, which calls every … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Joining the fight for social justice (Week 1)
A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 5)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31 Whenever we enter into a New Year, there is normally the looking back at the past, assessing the present and looking forward towards the … [Read more...] about A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 5)
A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 4)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “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 There are many suggestions given at this time of the year in order to help you jump start the New Year. Many of those suggestions include setting realistic … [Read more...] about A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 4)
‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of … [Read more...] about ‘I Have A Dream’ – address at The March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963
A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” - Lamentations 3:22-23 In the midst of making your New Year’s resolutions, let me suggest that at the top of your list you make a commitment to making daily Bible study and … [Read more...] about A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 2)
A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th Wikipedia® defines New Year’s Resolution as a tradition in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life. If you yearn for a closer relationship with God and you want to tap into and experience the transforming power of God’s Word, … [Read more...] about A New Year’s resolution: Bible study (Week 1)
#Season of giving (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th The Salvation Army includes social justice as part of its ministry work. God’s people have also recognized their responsibility toward social ministry. We are to care for others because Jesus directed us to do so. Some of the ways we can engage in the works of social justice is by feeding the hungry, clothing those … [Read more...] about #Season of giving (Week 3)
#Season of giving (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” - Prov. 11:25 The focus this month is on the Salvation Army and the charitable work they do as part of its ministry. Founded in 1865 by William Booth, the Salvation Army continues to be involved in ministry efforts which includes … [Read more...] about #Season of giving (Week 2)