It All Began Thousands of Years Ago!

We were stolen, enslaved, brutally beaten, women were raped, children and babies were trampled upon and killed, and sold in the slave trade that thousands never saw their families again on Earth, by the British in our the Mother Land, Africa.

Ann Mangin

Look back over the years, and take notice that Black History began millions of years ago, in the beginning of man. God created us all, and we don't always understand His purpose or plan, but one thing we do know, is that He loves us all, yet the struggles we all face do not make sense until we look back and see how far we have come, with His help and direction into what we have accomplished, fought for and won battles to get where we are now - and still striving to reach higher ground. It has definitely not been easy, yet we did then and still do today, which is lean on, trust in and rely on God for His wisdom and courage to endure.

The songs we sing are from the soul because it touches us deeply when we know, WITHOUT A DOUBT, it is our Lord and Savior that brought us through. 

The suffering we endured and still endure as blacks, did not hinder us to give up and quit, Our contribution to the New World as the British called it then, is astonishing! The medicine, agriculture, blood banks, poetry, architecture, preaching, inventions dating back from the time we were drug over here has shaped, molded, and established this country called America to what it is today. 

We have NOTHING to be ashamed of as a black man and woman, because we are the salt and light in this world and still fighting, thriving, and recognizing our ancestors who made African Americans a path that we all walk in today.  

I John 1:5-7 AMP

5 This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection]. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].

America is only 248 years old, and will turn 249 years, July 4, 2025.We are a very young country. Many wars have been fought by black men to win battles to make the United States a country. Still there is no unity we can build without first setting aside anger and hate in order to achieve a country whose morals and values should be to love one another and help each other in our greatest need. 

Our contribution besides war, are too numerous to name, whereas, a few are mentioned below:  

A small part of blacks contributions: 

Ann Turbno Malone

• Thomas Jennings invented dry cleaning in 1821
• Ed Dwight first Black accepted into the Astronaut program 
• Ann Turnbo Malone invented the first black hair care product called Poro and became a millionaire. She also established a Cosmetology School and developed makeup for black women
• Anna Mangin invented the pastry fork that was patent on March 1, 1892. 


• Charles Drew improved blood transfusion and developed the blood bank
• Matthew Henson. First to reach North Pole
• Martin Robison Delaney- His legacy of being an entrepreneur, politician, physician, a Major in the military colored troops regiment, a judge, and even campaigning for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina; where he lost by a narrow margin; as well as establishing and publishing several newspaper (co-editing the North Star with Frederick Douglass, 1847-1849), and wrote several books. 
• Robert smalls - first black politician in the State of South Carolina, freed slaves and was a Sea Captain for the union Navy. 

There are numerous Biblical heroes and heroines, which is our heritage, that also paved the way for people of color and Christians who were also oppressed and held in contempt. BUT God gave them the wisdom, courage, knowledge, strength, insight, and faith to endure the hardships they faced, which back then, tried to eliminate the Jews - and the World is trying to do the same today. Whether man is aware of it or not, God is in control of us all, not man. 

Here are a few prominent black men and women of the Bible God chose to be examples to us all of how faith and trust in God, miracles happen; and His Truth and Faithfulness endures forever

• Abram who was later named Abraham -called the Father of Faith
• Noah - received righteousness and favor from God because he lived a righteous life in a corrupt world and saved his family from God's Judgment. 
• Deborah - a prophet, judge, and military leader. 
• King Solomon - the wisest and richest man ever to live. There has been none before him or after him.
• Elisha - A Prophet prayed to God to smite the Syrian army with blindness to keep them from being attacked and led them away to Samaria. 
• David - King of Israel and “A man after God’s Own heart”. David conquered many cities in war, and wrote most of the Book of Psalms. He did much more but you can read about all of God’s children in your free time.

Jesus healed sickness and diseases, cast out demonic spirits, preached the Good News, and died a horrible death to give us all life - not just blacks or whites, but ALL who believe. He ate with notorious sinners, walked with those of little significance in the world, and fed thousands with five loaves of bread and two fish. Of course, He did more miracles than mentioned, however, His purpose was to free those who were in bondage to sin. He had compassion for the lost and showed His disciples how to always help those in need. He specifically did not choose the wealthy, educated, or anyone of prominent status to be His disciple. He chose those whose hearts were open to believe in Him and His passion.

I Corinthians 1:23-31 AMPC 

 23 We preach Christ (the Messiah) crucified, [preaching which] to the Jews is a scandal and an offensive stumbling block [that springs a snare or trap], and to the Gentiles it is absurd and utterly unphilosophical nonsense.

 24 But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek (Gentile), Christ [is] the Power of God and the Wisdom of God.

 25 [This is] because the foolish thing [that has its source in] God is wiser than men, and the weak thing [that springs] from God is stronger than men.

 26 For [simply] consider your own call, brethren; not many [of you were considered to be] wise according to human estimates and standards, not many influential and powerful, not many of high and noble birth.

27 [No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame.

28 And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with contempt, even the things that are nothing, that He might depose and bring to nothing the things that are,

29 So that no mortal man should [have pretense for glorying and] boast in the presence of God.

30 But it is from Him that you have your life in Christ Jesus, Whom God made our Wisdom from God, [revealed to us a knowledge of the divine plan of salvation previously hidden, manifesting itself as] our Righteousness [thus making us upright and putting us in right standing with God], and our Consecration [making us pure and holy], and our Redemption [providing our ransom from eternal penalty for sin].

31 So then, as it is written, Let him who boasts and proudly rejoices and glories, boast and proudly rejoice and glory in the Lord.

In the midst of darkness, hate, cynicism, prejudice, oppression, separation, aggravation, rape, shackled, lynched, beat, degraded, and humiliated, we, as African Americans, continue to walk with our head held high, in spite of the deep struggles, with unshakable faith in God to bring a nation together one day with heartfelt love for Him and our fellow man. We will not give up even though the going gets tough, it is our duty, our purpose, and our mission to march on until Victory is won. Our Anthem is:

Lift every voice and sing,
Til earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on 'til victory is won.

Remember Victory is won in Jesus! 

Freedom or Shackles!

America just elected a notorious sinner that wants to correct other’s behavior and separate and divide,  exploits and condemns, a man of several wives, children from not one, not two, but three different women, and your only argument is, he is against abortion, and homosexuality.

I Samuel 8:1-3 AMPC

Wow! His record exceeds more than that. My Bible says sin is sin. It would be a joy to hear, We will all serve God and live a life of righteousness, unity, and togetherness. Treat others as we would want to be treated and help the poor, the widows, the orphans. Now what I am hearing is more condemnation of our lost and rejected, instead of showing God's love to all humanity. 

Scripture says: 

Galatians 5:19-21 AMPC 

19 Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency,

20 Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies),

21 Envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

It clearly says also a man of God or Bishop in the church needs to be the husband of one wife and all his children need to be by one wife. (II Timothy 3:2-12). No he is not a Bishop nor can he apply for the position, but so-called Christians are saying he is a man of God. Not by my Bible. Scripture tells us, "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul with all your mind and with all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. (Mark 12:30-31) 

Cloudy days are coming!

We are not obeying any of God's commandments or Word to honor a sinner who wants to condemn the world of their sins.

The Bible speaks of how the Israelites wanted a King: 

1 Samuel 8:6-18 AMPC

6 But it displeased Samuel when they said, Give us a king to govern us. And Samuel prayed to the Lord. 7 And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken to the voice of the people in all they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not be King over them. 8 According to all the works which they have done since I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, forsaking Me and serving other gods, so they also do to you. 9 So listen now to their voice; only solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them. 10 So Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who asked of him a king. 11 And he said, These will be the ways of the king who shall reign over you: he will take your sons and appoint them to his chariots and to be his horsemen and to run before his chariots. 12 He will appoint them for himself to be commanders over thousands and over fifties, and some to plow his ground and to reap his harvest and to make his implements of war and equipment for his chariots. 13 He will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. 14 He will take your fields, your vineyards, and your olive orchards, even the best of them, and give them to his servants. 15 He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vineyards and give it to his officers and to his servants. 16 He will take your men and women servants and the best of your cattle and your donkeys and put them to his work. 17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves shall be his slaves. 18 In that day you will cry out because of your king you have chosen for yourselves, but the Lord will not hear you then.

I am not sure if any of you are aware nor do I care at this point, but the Jesus you all speak about when he came in human form He is black as you all want to call the colors in the crayons, but His skin is brown. So this tells me you can’t love a person if they are brown then you are living a lie when you say you love Jesus. And this goes for all who condemn the white race. Love for anyone, has no conditions as Jesus demonstrated in His life on Earth.

"Article from Huffington Post 

https://www.quora.com

Scientific Evidence says Jesus was of Middle Eastern heritage, as would be expected. White is a color, Caucasian is a point of origin. The people of the Levant at the time were a people who back migrated from the Caucuses, Persia, and other areas. That migration proceeded 1000s of years ago, and recent DNA evidence from mummies in Egypt found that this migration extended across the bridge and into Northern Africa LOOONG before Jesus came on the scene.

SO …no, he probably didn’t have blond hair and blue eyes, … he more likely looked like the modern day Jordanians/Palestinians."

He is the descendant of King David’s lineage and it has been proven over and over and over and over again, all of David’s ancestors and David are of color. 

 A picture of a village in Mexico courtesy of
my nephew. It speaks beauty and peace to me.

God is long suffering; however, we will reap the benefits of our lies, our injustice in this country, and our lack of Godly character we so want to justify as politically correct, but man’s justice and God’s justice do not compare. 

I will end with this quote:

“I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.”

― Mother Teresa

Don't Dim the Light!

There are many people in our world that do not know what really pleases God and what will get them into Heaven. 

It is what we do unto others and how we treat others is what pleases God. (Luke 6:31) If we show partiality to the rich and oppress the poor, if we show partiality to a certain race, or show partiality to a child, or neglect our family over work; or as a teacher, neglect those who are struggling in a subject, or as a coach neglect the ones who want to play verses the ones who know how to play, your heart is not in the “right” place. 

We can dim the light in people, a child, a friend, or a spouse by our words and actions - and it’s ONLY because our hearts are not pruned yet per say. Which means we can break their spirit and cause them to regress instead of progress. Especially those who say they are Christians instead of allowing their actions to show it. 

If many who are reading this, do not know God’s character, or spend time with Him by reading the Bible, you can easily fall prey to Satan's lies that coax you into thinking your actions are approved and acceptable by God.  

James 2:1-8 AMP

Light cannot be put out by darkness

1 My fellow believers, do not practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of partiality [toward people—show no favoritism, no prejudice, no snobbery]. 2 For if a man comes into your meeting place wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in, 3 and you pay special attention to the one who wears the fine clothes, and say to him, “You sit here in this good seat,” and you tell the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down [on the floor] by my footstool,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves, and become judges with wrong motives? 5 Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters: has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and [as believers to be] heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you [in contrast] have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress and exploit you, and personally drag you into the courts of law? 7 Do they not blaspheme the precious name [of Christ] by which you are called?

8 If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, if you have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit]” you are doing well.

There is always hope and plenty of room for change and growth. However, change comes from knowing Jesus Christ and allowing Him in your heart.

I pray that those who are reading this turn your hearts and mind towards God and let Him change  you from glory to glory - if you have not already done so. Your life will NEVER be the same and you will have more peace and joy then ever before! 

A New Year! What Will it Bring?

None of us know what 2024 is going to bring. 

Ecclesiastes 3:1-10 AMPC says: 

1 To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven: 

2 A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted,

3 A time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build up,

4 A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5 A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

6 A time to get and a time to lose, a time to keep and a time to cast away,

7 A time to rend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence and a time to speak,

8 A time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

9 What profit remains for the worker from his toil?

10 I have seen the painful labor and exertion and miserable business which God has given to the sons of men with which to exercise and busy themselves

*(Read the full chapter in your quiet time)* 

What does remain constant and is reliable is Jesus and His love for us all. 

Life is not always going to be filled with joy, nor is it always going to be filled with sadness either. Everything has its seasons and time. It is good and profitable for us all to seek that which is good and righteous so that when storms do come, we can weather them with a good temper and trust in God knowing He is ALWAYS with us and will never forsake us during those times we feel alone. 

My prayer for you all is ask God to bless you in all you do, say, and become. I pray you live life according to His purpose and plan, and seek that which is good - ALWAYS! Which is our Father in Heaven! 

If you do not know Jesus, receive Him right now in your hearts so that you will have an Anchor (steady and unwavering)  that will direct your path and keep your hearts and minds at rest during the storms, as well as rejoice and be glad of His goodness and blessings that come upon you because God is a good God. 

If you are ready to receive God and become a believer, Say this prayer out loud: 

Jesus I want to live a life of righteousness. I am ready to be transformed and changed. Your Word says that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. I do believe You are the Son of God and I do believe God raised you from the dead. I receive you in my heart right now. I believe I am saved and I am ready to begin my new life as a believer. In Jesus name! Amen! 

Welcome to the Family! Get in a good Bible- based Church to continue building your relationship with Jesus. 

Have a blessed and prosperous New Year in every area of your life! God bless you! 

Spending Time with God and His Word!

Only the True Word of God has power. We do not realize WORDS have power and if it is not from God, it is empty, useless, and damaging words that cut through a spirit and will destroy you and those around you. 

As mentioned below, many false prophets did not speak what is written by God. Read these Words spoken by God: 

Jeremiah 23:26-40 

        AMPC

16 Thus says the Lord of hosts: Do not listen to the words of the [false] prophets who prophesy to you. They teach you vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility) and fill you with vain hopes; they speak a vision of their own minds and not from the mouth of the Lord.

17 They are continually saying to those who despise Me and the word of the Lord, The Lord has said: You shall have peace; and they say to everyone who walks after the stubbornness of his own mind and heart, No evil shall come upon you.

18 For who among them has stood in the council of the Lord, that he should perceive and hear His word? Who has marked His word [noticing and observing and giving attention to it] and has [actually] heard it?

19 Behold, the tempest of the Lord has gone forth in wrath, a whirling tempest; it shall whirl and burst upon the heads of the wicked.

20 The anger of the Lord shall not turn back until He has executed and accomplished the thoughts and intents of His mind and heart. In the latter days you shall consider and understand it perfectly.

21 I did not send these [false] prophets, yet they ran; I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied.

22 But if they had stood in My council, then they would have caused My people to hear My words, then they would have turned them [My people] from their evil way and from the evil of their doings.

23 Am I a God at hand, says the Lord, and not a God afar off?

A Robin's nest on the wreath of a friend's 
door. I know, that's what I said, "WOW"!

24 Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? says the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? says the Lord.

25 I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in My name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed [visions on my bed at night].

26 [How long shall this state of things continue?] How long yet shall it be in the minds of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, even the prophets of the deceit of their own hearts,

27 Who think that they can cause My people to forget My name by their dreams which every man tells to his neighbor, just as their fathers forgot My name because of Baal?

28 The prophet who has a dream, let him tell his dream; but he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat [for nourishment]? says the Lord.

29 Is not My word like fire [that consumes all that cannot endure the test]? says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks in pieces the rock [of most stubborn resistance]?

30 Therefore behold, I am against the [false] prophets, says the Lord, [I am even now descending upon them with punishment, these prophets] who steal My words from one another [imitating the phrases of the true prophets].

31 Behold, I am against the prophets, says the Lord, who use their [own deceitful] tongues and say, Thus says the Lord.

32 Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams, says the Lord, and tell them and cause My people to err and go astray by their lies and by their vain boasting and recklessness—when I did not send them or command them; nor do they profit these people at all, says the Lord.

33 And when these people, or a prophet or a priest, ask you, What is the burden of the Lord [the thing to be lifted up now]? then you shall say to them, What burden [indeed]! [You are the burden!] And I will disburden Myself of you and I will cast you off, says the Lord.

34 And as for the prophet, the priest, or [any of these] the people, whoever [in mockery calls the word of the Lord a burden and] says, The burden of the Lord, I will even visit in wrath and punish that man and his house.

35 [For the future, in speaking of the utterances of the Lord] thus shall you say every one to his neighbor and every one to his brother: What has the Lord answered? or, What has the Lord spoken?

36 But the burden of the Lord you must mention no more, for every man’s burden is his own response and word [for as they mockingly call all prophecies burdens, whether good or bad, so will it prove to be to them; God will take them at their own word]; for you pervert the words [not of a lifeless idol, but] of the living God, the Lord of hosts, our God!

37 Thus shall you [reverently] say to the prophet: What has the Lord answered you? Or, What has the Lord spoken?

38 But if you say, The burden of the Lord, therefore thus says the Lord: Because you said these words, The burden of the Lord, when I sent to you, saying, You shall not say, The burden of the Lord,

39 Therefore behold, I, even I, will assuredly take you up and cast you away from My presence, you and the city [Jerusalem] which I gave to you and to your fathers.

40 And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you and a perpetual shame which will not be forgotten.

Read all of Jeremiah 23 in it’s entirety. It will enlighten you.

God’s Word heals, when you spend time reading it, God’s Word gives you wisdom and knowledge, when you spend time reading it, God’s Word protects you from harm, when you spend time reading it, God’s Word gives you Peace that surpasses understanding, when you spend time reading it. He is faithful and just to His Word. It will NEVER return to you void. (Isaiah 55:11) He is the ONLY ONE who can be trusted, keeps His promises - and speaks Truth!