My Covid 19 Reflection
My Moment to share my reflection from the last several months It has been a minute since I have written anything on this page and although I have had many thoughts that have been put to paper, they have not made the cut to publish. Each day of this pandemic and sheltering in place has… Read More
A Poem for the New Year
Another year is dawning and we’re so grateful to be here Though many loved ones have left us God has caused us to persevere Through dangers seen and unseen, we’ve traveled through the days We’ve fought hard life’s battles empowered by God’s grace We’ll see another year of mercies, of service, God’s faithfulness and praise… Read More
Anointed, Gifted, and Toxic
It is a duplicitous life at best and certainly an intoxicating one when the ministry gifts are on full display for people to be in awe and wonder of the individual in praxis but not the toxicity attached. Read More
2016 End of Year Reflection
I can honestly say that 2016 has been one of the most productive years of my adult life. It was the first full year in my 40’s and it was full of rewarding and humbling moments. I began the year with high expectations and I end the year with confidence knowing that I accomplished much… Read More
The Blood Cries Out
And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground. Genesis 4:9-10 On October 19, 2016, my 18-year-old nephew was shot and killed in another senseless act… Read More
Will You Remember the Last Days of September?
September 2015 has is considered as a month to go down in history. There are those who are making deep connections to end time events such as the Rapture of Christians, an asteroid/comet collision with Earth, the rolling out of a global currency, empire, and New World Order, the rise of the Anti-Christ, and at… Read More
Do Black Intellectuals Matter to the Master?
Recently, the New Republic magazine published an essay that created frenzy within the black public intellectual community. The Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson published a 10,000-word essay lambasting his former friend and mentor, Dr. Cornel West. Dr. Dyson lamented Dr. West’s descent into irrational outburst of public disdain against President Barack Obama. The essay establishes… Read More
Indiana as the crossroads of faith, tolerance, and community
The recent religious freedom restoration bill passed by the Indiana State legislature has created the latest uproar in a growing news cycle reporting on the infringement of rights for the LGBTQ community. Indiana’s SB 101 was created to protect the religious freedom for business owners, churches, and other religious related communities and organizations against those… Read More
Tune in to Zera Today with Pastor Lorenzo Neal
It’s a new year with new exciting topics and guests for Zera! Tune in today at 11:00 CST at http://tobtr.com/s/7266305