Articles by: J. Loren Russell

A Season For Transformation!

A Season For Transformation!

Romans 12:1-2 NKJV “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be […]

by · March 6, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
HE HAS A PLAN

HE HAS A PLAN

Rev. J. Loren Russell Genesis 35:11 “Also God said to him: “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall proceed from you, and kings shall come from your body.’” As Black History […]

by · February 27, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: By Any Means Necessary!

Matters of Faith: By Any Means Necessary!

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Isaiah 7:9 (NIV) ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ The phrase, “By any means necessary” is arguably the most well-known saying of Malcom X, […]

by · February 20, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: LOVE AT LAST!

Matters of Faith: LOVE AT LAST!

Genesis 2:23 “At last!” the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’” The Lord God Almighty, after creating the heavens and the […]

by · February 13, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: It’s All In Your Mind!

Matters of Faith: It’s All In Your Mind!

Philippians 4:8-9 KJV “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be […]

by · February 6, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

For The Love of God!

By Rev. J. Loren Russell 1 John 4:20-21 NKJV “If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God […]

by · January 30, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
No Justice, No Peace!

No Justice, No Peace!

By Rev. J. Loren Russell Zechariah 7:8-10 NKJV “Then the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, saying, “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Execute true justice, Show mercy and compassion Everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow […]

by · January 23, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

“COMFORTED TO BE COMFORTING!”

By: Reverend J. Loren Russell 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be […]

by · January 16, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: Never Say Never

Matters of Faith: Never Say Never

By Reverend J. Loren Russell Jeremiah 20:9 NKJV “Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire Shut up in my bones; […]

by · January 9, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion
A New Look From An Old Book

A New Look From An Old Book

Proverbs 3:1-6 TLB “My son, never forget the things I’ve taught you. If you want a long and satisfying life, closely follow my instructions. Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart. […]

by · January 2, 2022 · Matters of Faith, Religion

The Virtue of Humility!

The Virtue of Humility! By: Reverend J. Loren Russell Philippians 2:5-8 “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, […]

by · December 26, 2021 · Matters of Faith, Religion
Matters of Faith: THE ADVENT OF LOVE

Matters of Faith: THE ADVENT OF LOVE

By Reverend J. Loren Russell ‭‭Titus‬ ‭3:4-7 N‭KJV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ “4But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, […]

by · December 19, 2021 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Time to Rejoice!

By: Reverend J. Loren Russell Philippians 4:4-7 NKJV “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer […]

by · December 12, 2021 · Matters of Faith, Religion

Peace in the Storm

By: Reverend J. Loren Russell Mark 4: 35-41 (NKJV) “On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along […]

by · December 5, 2021 · Matters of Faith, Religion

When You Cannot Do For Yourself

By: Reverend J. Loren Russell 2 Samuel 4:4 “ Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel; and his nurse took […]

by · November 28, 2021 · Matters of Faith, Religion