Thanks Harvey. I just finished the Justice Journey with you. I am a black Christian. My family has a history of reaching out to the marginalized, downtrodden and oppressed in various ways. We had homeless folks who lived with us, my mom mentored battered Christian women, and counseled Christian couples among other things. These are things that black Christians in black churches practice. When we started fellowshipping in white majority churches, we saw very little of this done in local communities. The emphasis was usually to send money overseas. I have seen the same pattern followed in the white majority churches I was a part of in the suburbs and exurbs of NYC. Personally, I find myself continually challenged as to how I see other minorities, and following the leading of the Holy Spirit in being a good neighbor to them and their children.
I remember you and your spirit well from the Justice Journey! Thank you for sharing this. There's a profound difference between writing a check from the pew and opening your front door, and your family has been doing the harder thing for a long time. The Black church's tradition of hands-on, neighbor-to-neighbor, 'you can sleep here tonight' mercy is a testimony the whole church needs to hear—and honestly, to learn from. Grateful for you, your family, and the legacy you're carrying forward
Thank you Harvey for putting out a very needed post. God is always with us and watching our thoughts and actions. Quieting my mind, asking for His help and direction when I encounter situations that requires me maybe be a little uncomfortable, has been my experience since I became a Christian at your and Kellie’s house that I have learned to seek His help and guidance. I am a retired registered nurse and I had many opportunities to reach out with Gods Holy Spirit in my heart to my patients from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds that needed to be treated with dignity and care. These specific actions aren’t written in a book somewhere , but come from listening to that voice of the Holy Spirit.
Thanks Harvey. I just finished the Justice Journey with you. I am a black Christian. My family has a history of reaching out to the marginalized, downtrodden and oppressed in various ways. We had homeless folks who lived with us, my mom mentored battered Christian women, and counseled Christian couples among other things. These are things that black Christians in black churches practice. When we started fellowshipping in white majority churches, we saw very little of this done in local communities. The emphasis was usually to send money overseas. I have seen the same pattern followed in the white majority churches I was a part of in the suburbs and exurbs of NYC. Personally, I find myself continually challenged as to how I see other minorities, and following the leading of the Holy Spirit in being a good neighbor to them and their children.
I remember you and your spirit well from the Justice Journey! Thank you for sharing this. There's a profound difference between writing a check from the pew and opening your front door, and your family has been doing the harder thing for a long time. The Black church's tradition of hands-on, neighbor-to-neighbor, 'you can sleep here tonight' mercy is a testimony the whole church needs to hear—and honestly, to learn from. Grateful for you, your family, and the legacy you're carrying forward
Thank you brother. I am looking forward to your posts
Thank you Harvey for putting out a very needed post. God is always with us and watching our thoughts and actions. Quieting my mind, asking for His help and direction when I encounter situations that requires me maybe be a little uncomfortable, has been my experience since I became a Christian at your and Kellie’s house that I have learned to seek His help and guidance. I am a retired registered nurse and I had many opportunities to reach out with Gods Holy Spirit in my heart to my patients from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds that needed to be treated with dignity and care. These specific actions aren’t written in a book somewhere , but come from listening to that voice of the Holy Spirit.
Listening to that voice of the Holy Spirit, as you say, that takes humility and intention. A challenge indeed. Thanks, Regina.
Powerful, Harvey!
This stood out to me:
"It means saying something at the meeting when it would be easier to stay quiet."
Especially since that was me in a meeting this morning! Speaking up about an injustice even though I knew it would be uncomfortable.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Very well written and thought provoking! Thanks!
Micah sure has a way with words! 😉
Thought-provoking and well-said. I’m so glad you’re doing this Harvey, and so proud of you, cousin! I love the challenge you ended with.
Yes, turning these thoughts into action, daily action, is both the call and a challenge. Thanks, cuz!
This is so well thought out. A message for these days we are living. Thank you.
Thanks, Marty.
And what odd, challenging, confusing, and frustrating times these are.