Faith

Letter to the Editor: Faith is not science-based

Letter to the Editor: Faith is not science-based

Dear Editor, While faith matters normally don’t interest me, the title of Reverend Russell’s January 8, 2017 opinion piece, “It’s not Science, It’s Fact” drew my attention. According to Reverend Russell’s thesis, the Bible is not only “fact”, it is […]

Matters of Faith: FOLLOW THE GOOD EXAMPLE!

Matters of Faith: FOLLOW THE GOOD EXAMPLE!

FOLLOW THE GOOD EXAMPLE! Rev. J. Loren Russell, BS, MDiv   3 John‬ ‭1:11 ‭CEV “Dear friend, don’t imitate the evil deeds of others, but follow the example of people who do kind deeds. They are God’s children, but those […]

by · October 23, 2016 · Faith, Matters of Faith, Religion
Bronx - Food Fitness & Faith Summit. NYC Department of Health and Mental Health

Bronx – Food, Fitness and Faith Summit, 10/24

Bronx – Food Fitness & Faith Summit 2016     On Monday, October 24, the New York City Health Department’s Bronx Neighborhood Health Action Center, the Office of Faith Based Initiatives and the Bronx Multi-Faith Advisory Group, is hosting the Second Annual […]

Matters of Faith: When They Finally Believed

Matters of Faith: When They Finally Believed

WHEN THEY FINALLY BELIEVED   by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv   Matthew 28:16-20: 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them.  17 When they saw Him, they worshiped […]

by · March 27, 2016 · Faith, Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Knowledge Is Power

Matters of Faith: Knowledge Is Power

WOULD IT BE BETTER IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW?   By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv   Luke 16:25-26: “Abraham answered, “My friend, remember that while you lived, you had everything good, and Lazarus had everything bad. Now he is […]

Matters of Faith: Discontentment Is The Beginning of Change

Matters of Faith: Discontentment Is The Beginning of Change

DISCONTENTMENT: THE BEGINNING OF CHANGE By Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv   Scripture (Joshua 7:7, 13 NLT): Then Joshua cried out, “Oh, Sovereign LORD, why did you bring us across the Jordan River if you are going to let […]

Bronx Clergy Task Force Hosts Interfaith Breakfast, March 3

Bronx Clergy Task Force Hosts Interfaith Breakfast, March 3

INTERFAITH BREAKFAST – CALLING FOR PEACE & HEALTH   Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 9:00 AM to12:00 PM (EST) 177 Dreiser Loop – Co-op City Auditorium B Bronx, NY 10475 View Map   BRONX CLERGY TASK FORCE in partnership with […]

Matters of Faith: A Giant, Faith And a Few Stones

Matters of Faith: A Giant, Faith And a Few Stones

WITH FAITH AND A FEW STONES by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.   1 Samuel 17:4, 50 ‬ (‭NLT)‬ “Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He […]

Matters of Faith: It’s Really Not Worth It

Matters of Faith: It’s Really Not Worth It

ITS REALLY NOT WORTH IT   By: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Matthew 6:25 (NKJV)‬ “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, […]

by · January 24, 2016 · Daily Living, Faith, Matters of Faith
Matters of Faith: A Time for New Beginnings

Matters of Faith: A Time for New Beginnings

“TIME FOR NEW BEGINNINGS” by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. John‬ 1:1-5‬ NKJV‬‬ “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things […]

by · January 10, 2016 · Faith, Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: The Attribute of Patience

Matters of Faith: The Attribute of Patience

THE ATTRIBUTE OF PATIENCE by: Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.   ‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬   “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience […]

by · December 27, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Matters of Faith
Matters of Faith: Is Your Mind Made Up to do the Right Thing

Matters of Faith: Is Your Mind Made Up to do the Right Thing

  “IS YOUR MIND MADE UP TO DO THE RIGHT THING?” by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv.   Romans 7:18-19, 24-25 (NKJV) 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will […]

by · December 22, 2015 · Faith, Matters of Faith, Religion

Matters of Faith: ‭Healed and Delivered

‭”Healed and Delivered” by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Mark 5: 1-6 (TLB) “1-2 When they arrived at the other side of the lake, a demon-possessed man ran out from a graveyard, just as Jesus was climbing from the […]

by · December 13, 2015 · Daily Living, Faith, Matters of Faith

Matters of Faith: Programmed For Success

‭PROGRAMMED for Success by Rev. J. Loren Russell, BA, MDiv. Proverbs 4:1-9 (‭GNT)‬‬ “My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding. 2 What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all. […]

Matters of Faith: An Attitude of Gratitude

“AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE” by Rev. J. Loren Russell 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 (NKJV) 13 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, 14 if […]