ARCHIVE January, 2017

Two Kinds of People

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who help themselves by climbing from the backs of others to reach the top and leave it there like the evil Lotso Bear in Toy Story 3 who tries to keep the other toys from escaping as he rules from the top of the heap.  And […]

January 31, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Walter Williams and the Resurgent Solution

Another noted black author, educator, and researcher, Dr. Walter Williams (Distinguished Professor of Economics, George Mason University), also points to the need for Resurgence and has devoted much of his recent writing to the impact of crime, education, and political correctness on economics for black communities. Walter Williams writes,  “Today’s level of lawlessness and insecurity in many black […]

January 30, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Shelby Steele, Resurgence and Political Correctness

Michael Gerson, an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, wrote a memorable line as a speech-writer for then President George W. Bush in which he described the black community as suffering in education from the “soft bigotry of low expectations.” (Referring, of course, to the elitist perception that high standards weren’t achievable for black Americans and […]

January 29, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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7 Keys to Understanding Trump

I’ve been talking about Resurgence, so why divergence today to what might seem off-topic? Answer: because it’s not. I’m setting the stage for the next group of resurgent men for the black community, ones with a different function than cleats on the ground. It’s not a political post per se, but I want to talk […]

January 27, 2017 in Articles, Articles and Devotionals by

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Jim Brown and Black Resurgence

Resurgent black men take a real risk stepping out of stereotypes. Just ask NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown, whose Pro Football Hall of Fame Bio states, Jim Brown was a superb craftsman whose primary job was to run with the football for the Cleveland Browns. For nine seasons, he did it better than any […]

January 26, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Benjamin Carson on Success and Resurgence

Dr. Benjamin Carson is awaiting his confirmation vote for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as I write this. Articles on how to achieve successful cities describe what the confirmation hearings revealed, which hint at a mere fraction of the man and what God is doing with him. Sure, some have decried Benjamin Carson’s lack […]

January 25, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Resurgence

On January 20, 2017, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office for Vice-President Pence. It was a first and ought to have been widely lauded as such to inspire young men to pursue careers in justice, not just making a career of protesting for social justice. Clarence Thomas’ administration of the oath […]

January 24, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Steve Harvey, Resurgence and Faith

As that unproductive so-called Women’s March proves, white America has its manhood problems too. But the stirring of God right now is in the black community and Steve Harvey is one among many real men leading the way of resurgence and faith.  He’s not out there protesting.  He’s rolling up his sleeves like a man and working […]

January 23, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Steve Harvey and Black Manhood’s Resurgence

I’m not black and I’m not a man, but I sure appreciate strong male leadership. I look at men like Steve Harvey, Jim Brown, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Jason Riley, LeBron James, and Shelby Steele (among many others) and I’m getting really excited about what God is doing in terms of […]

January 21, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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A Prayer for President Trump and Family

Today, Donald J. Trump will place his hand on the Lincoln Bible and take the oath of office to serve the American people as our 45th President. I cannot remember a time in my life when a President has been the target of so many arrows even prior to taking office. I believe it’s important […]

January 20, 2017 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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