Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas has been an ordained minister and pastor for 26 years. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in… read more

The First Christmas Story happened over 2000 years ago in a land far away from here.  And yet, the story of Jesus' birth still captivates the world today. Jacob… read more

John the Baptist is a prominent figure in Advent, showing up each year in at least a couple of the Gospel readings and reappearing in January when we remember the Baptism of the… read more

When were you last interrupted? Perhaps your sleep was interrupted this morning when ecstatic children bounced on your bed exclaiming, “It’s Christmas, get up, get… read more

Imagine with me the Apostle Peter, who is imprisoned in Rome near the end of his life, talking to his cellmate about the day when Jesus spoke about his coming again. We were used … read more

Matthew 25:14-30, The Parable of the Talents What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore—and then run? Does it stink … read more