At 17, I believed that I was a disciple because I had gone to the alter and prayed Jesus into my heart. During that time, I was struggling with pornography, depression, and attempts at suicide. Right before I met Ruth and Naomi, two awesome sisters who studied the...

I dropped out of North Carolina A&T the year before I came to Maryland. I was thrown off guard by some of the other difficulties I faced in my life and I felt like I was a slave to pornography and masturbation every time I attempted to stop. Slowly drifting away...

James Chapter 03: Be Wise and Have Understanding “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook” Proverbs 18:4 “A fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them”  Proverbs 14:3 “Wise men store...

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:34-35 God absolutely loves us. It is the one truth that ties all the scriptures...

Special Sunday Church Service in Rock Creek Park, Washington DC Richie preaching followed by two baptisms!

James Chapter 02: Be God’s Friend “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! What good is it, my brothers, if a man...

“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about therighteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and...

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 In the theme scripture for our Crown of Thorns Project lies a deeper teaching about the Holy...

GUEST EDITORIAL: ROB ONEKEA “Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.” - 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Walking with God is not something for just a chosen few. His desire was for all of mankind to...

GUEST EDITORIAL: KIP MCKEAN “Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.” - 2 Thessalonians 3:1 The world can be evangelized in our generation. It has already been done once in the first...