Crocker Chronicle

What I meant to say is because I believe that all ...

2012-06-01T09:22:49.183-04:00

What I meant to say is because I believe that all people are created by God and in His image then each person has inherent value. In other words, each person's life matters whether we agree with their opinions or lifestyles. I believe that ROMC is doing an admirable thing in saying that the lives of all people matter.

...We don't have to agree with people to estee...

2012-05-31T22:51:15.142-04:00

...We don't have to agree with people to esteem them as image bearers of God and I'm grateful that a church that I am so close to is doing just that...

Can you restate this?

Good list, Scott. Thanks for posting it.

2012-05-26T00:24:23.510-04:00

Good list, Scott.
Thanks for posting it.

I am enjoying Annie Law's blog at http://weekl...

2012-05-20T22:24:55.749-04:00

I am enjoying Annie Law's blog at http://weeklybiblepassages.blogspot.com where she shares a commentary on Psalm 119 along with her personal insights related to particular verses each week. Debbie
http://bible-passages.blogspot.com

I've followed this gentleman's life since ...

2012-05-11T02:21:31.285-04:00

I've followed this gentleman's life since the 80s, and I'm really sorry to hear that he has died.

You're right about his "two-faced" life, first as a corrupt politician and then as a tireless minister focused on rehabilitating inmates. His testimony as a prisoner influenced the life of another high-profile political prisoner, Benigno Aquino.

Thank you for posting this.

:Andrew
www.callingnz.info

I have followed this gentleman's life since th...

2012-05-11T02:03:56.903-04:00

I have followed this gentleman's life since the 80's. You're right about the "two-faced" life that he led. As a prisoner, his testimony had a profound effect on another political inmate, Benigno Aquino.

Anyway, I wasn't aware that he had already died. I'm sorry to hear that. My prayers are for his family.

Thank you for posting this.

:Andrew
www.callingnz.info

How sad is it that I have never heard of this man....

2012-04-24T08:25:02.036-04:00

How sad is it that I have never heard of this man. This is a good introduction to his life Scott.

Good word, James.

2012-04-21T11:05:01.301-04:00

Good word, James.

Thanks Scott. You know you would get a free copy :...

2012-04-21T02:52:10.076-04:00

Thanks Scott. You know you would get a free copy :). J. Hill totally on point! Not all black women feel the same but your right...

Scott, this pains me in so many ways. For one, th...

2012-04-20T21:58:05.995-04:00

Scott, this pains me in so many ways. For one, the extinction of the Black family as one whole unit seems to be ever possible with such trends. Two, the number of men in jail, not to mention the number arrested. Three, the fact that Black men are at the bottom of society's ladder when it comes to education, income, and marriage. Fourth, the pain it brings black women to marry outside of the race.

I have many thoughts and issues concerning Black men and women in relationships. The whole outlook for far too many is very "game" like. The article mentions "swag" as a qualifying factor. I've seen this up close and personal as I have been told by many Black women if I changed my car, my clothing, my...whatever, I'd get a lot more attention from Black women. On the other side, I've yet to have a White woman make any suggestions concerning my appearance or style. I feel that as a conservative, educated, Christian Black man that I'm too "White" so to speak.

I've confronted many Black women about these issues of attraction and who they select as perspective mates. So many claim high standards while choosing gutter level men. Quite a few don't even give a "good guy" a chance. I know that's not all Black women but my anecdotal evidence is strong.

The church, The Black Church, must be aggressive to turn this tide. Marriage and what a family looks like has to be a part of the culture and teaching from Pre-K up, complete with mentoring and counseling. Men need to teach men how to be husbands, women how to be wives, even those that aren't our biological children.

I also think that the economic uprise of Black women is an issue as one of my friends now divorced said, "They don't need us." This is a major issue in how women address men, men feel about themselves, and can have a crushing impact on relationships. I could go on for days but I will break at this point.

Tyshan - If you wrote a book, I'd buy it. Of c...

2012-04-20T15:45:46.806-04:00

Tyshan - If you wrote a book, I'd buy it. Of course, you'd probably hook me up with a discount, right? :)

I see why I was asked if I was okay with marrying ...

2012-04-20T04:34:48.872-04:00

I see why I was asked if I was okay with marrying outside my race. Some dont think I will ever meet a black man who is qualified.

Okay so this is all true and a very real reality of my culture. It breaks my heart. I havent read the whole article but its weird it doesnt point out the fact that most blacks arent getting married but are simply having kids outside of wedlock. I HATE single parenthood. Growing up in a single parent home and missing out on having a father has affected me and my siblings more than we could ever understand. I think the only solution outside of simple education on family, dating, sex, etc is Jesus. A lot of the problems and the current epidemic is caused by the fact that most black men are raised in single parent homes where strong male role models are lacking. Mothers, grandmothers and the like have become enablers to their sons instead of teaching them how to man up and take responsibility for their actions (I see this in the jail A LOT). Its also clear that the lack of a father in the home has affected the female as well because she will be with just about anyone. Her standards are low and self esteem is even lower. These are just my thoughts. I could probably write a book on this topic. Its so messy that Im convinced that only Jesus can change it.

if these are the most popular christian blogs, we ...

2012-04-18T14:22:41.636-04:00

if these are the most popular christian blogs, we are in trouble.

This is good and very thought provoking. Its so ri...

2012-04-13T09:56:46.288-04:00

This is good and very thought provoking. Its so right motivation has to change.Jesus can reach the world, not the missional church and we all know about burnout bc a vision is too big. I also think if everyone just reached out to 1 person it would take the pressure off reaching the world and the world would just get reached by the investment of 1 into 1...then again nothing about my life says thats true so yea...

Yeah, there was a nice little political "rich...

2012-04-11T01:16:37.926-04:00

Yeah, there was a nice little political "rich are evil and consumed with self" theme in there definitely.

Tyshan - I think The Hunger Games demonstrates whe...

2012-04-10T13:28:35.132-04:00

Tyshan - I think The Hunger Games demonstrates where we are headed if left to our own devices. As you said, it presents a vivid picture of our need for Jesus.

First of all I would like to say Hunger Games, alt...

2012-04-10T00:22:40.263-04:00

First of all I would like to say Hunger Games, although good, was really disturbing. I cant handle watching kids kill other kids. It is over the top disturbing.

Anyway Baniah and I were discussing the discrimination that has been coming out since the movie was released and man it speaks to some serious heart issues. It always goes back to the heart no matter what. We are some sin sick people. I am so glad for Jesus.

One of your best posts. Ever. Even when reading it...

2012-03-27T23:05:21.067-04:00

One of your best posts. Ever.
Even when reading it again after Zimmermans side has been told. It doesn't change why we should/need to care.

I am new to blogging, have started my own, and wan...

2012-03-27T12:42:29.769-04:00

I am new to blogging, have started my own, and wanted to become involved in other Christian's blogs as well. This list was really helpful. Thanks so much!

Right on Scott! This fits perfectly with the conve...

2012-03-23T17:40:15.950-04:00

Right on Scott! This fits perfectly with the conversation that we had last night at work. Thanks for blogging about this weeks ago. I care too...man do I care.

Sorry, Tyshan. They disappointed me, too. But it ...

2012-03-18T19:41:18.993-04:00

Sorry, Tyshan. They disappointed me, too.

But it doesn't look like your bracket is suffering very much compared to the rest of us. :)

Agreed! Also I would like to say that your school ...

2012-03-18T02:14:51.528-04:00

Agreed! Also I would like to say that your school greatly disappointed me and my bracket. What happened blue??

What a great list! Thanks for posting this! I...

2012-03-15T22:43:28.627-04:00

What a great list! Thanks for posting this! I'm interested in the Gospel and other cultures --especially Native Americans.

Excellent post, Scott! I'm currently reading ...

2012-03-13T09:07:38.726-04:00

Excellent post, Scott! I'm currently reading Revolution in World Missions and that is the basic premise of the book. I think often, especially in America, we neglect the role of ALL Christians as missionaries whether the Lord sends us abroad or desires to use us to share His glorious Gospel with those here in the U.S.

This is a real tragedy. The current situation of ...

2012-03-13T09:04:59.756-04:00

This is a real tragedy. The current situation of race relations in America really needs continued prayer and action. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Trayvon.