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Articles by John C. Richards Jr.
“Fix Me” Is The New Black
The black community is spending a lot of its time watching “fixers” on television. Has that triggered an inner longing we all have? Read more
Geno’s Awkward Moment
Geno Smith, former West Virginia quarterback, waited longer than expected last week to hear his name called at the NFL draft. Are black NFL quarterbacks still working to avoid stereotypes? Read more
Porn In The Pews
Pornography is a widespread yet overlooked problem in black churches. To address it fruitfully, our response needs to recognize that sex addiction is both a sin and a disease needing proper treatment. Read more
Why I Hate The Term First Lady/Gentleman
In adopting the term First Lady or First Gentleman, the Black church may be in danger of creating a hierarchical structure that is unbiblical. Read more
Inauguration Prayers, Black History, and the Homosexual Agenda
Myrile Evers-Williams, wife of slain civil rights icon, was set to share bookended inauguration prayers with Pastor Louie Giglio until Giglio decided to withdraw from the ceremony. Has a potentially historic African American event been usurped by the gay rights agenda? Read more
The Sisterhood Episode One Recap: Bougie Christian Edition
The first episode of TLC’s new show featuring pastors’ wives was drama-filled. But it also might teach us how well Christians relate to others who don’t speak Christian-ese. Read more
Hope in Newtown
The Connecticut school shooting raises a big question for Christians: How do we offer hope in a world that’s becoming increasingly hopeless? It starts with the person of Jesus Christ. Read more
Food for the Soul
During this season of thanksgiving, gathering around the table for soul food reminds me of the profound African American story of which I’m a part — but also of how that story is tied to God’s greater story of redemption. Read more