The Mulan of the American Revolution
Deborah Sampson was a formidable woman who fought on the frontlines of the Revolutionary War
Divine Intervention in a Secret Church of Enslaved People Before the Civil War
Late at night, meeting in secret, a church full of slaves were confronted by some whites people looking for runaway slaves. …And what does God do?
Slaves in the American South Claimed Jesus as their Own
White Christians who evangelized to Black slaves had different motives – some greedy and sinful, and others sincere. Despite law after law, many Black folk found and held onto Jesus.
Before the Laws were Clear, Some Slaves Filed Lawsuits for Freedom and Won
In the English colonies before the laws on slavery were clarified, being baptized a Christian was a consideration for whether or not you would be free.
Desmond Tutu’s Origin Story
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them:
God-Fearers
What attracted gentiles to Judaism in the Ancient World?
Temple Tax: Context
The Temple tax was voluntary, an expression of faith and belonging – not part of a domination system.