Five years ago, I preached a message on the power of the gospel from Luke 19:1-10. It’s the story of Zacchaeus and his encounter with Jesus. As the chief tax collector, he aided in the subjugation and oppression of Israel by the Roman Empire. The fact that he had to climb a tree to [...]
Author: Dr. Harold Dorrell Briscoe
The Perspective of a Daring Woman
Hey guys! Wanted to share this beautiful artistic interpretation by my friend, Hannah Goetz. She sent me what she wrote a couple of days ago and I asked her if I could share it with you all. Luckily, she said yes! Hannah is one of the most gifted people I know. Her writing, intellect, and [...]
God Wants to Bring You In
Then announce to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you, “Let my people go, so they can worship me in the wilderness.” Until now, you have refused to listen to him.” - Exodus 7:16 NLT I love the Exodus narrative. The theme of liberation is pervasive. The deliverance [...]
America Needs New Martin Luther Kings
I’m convinced. America, now more than ever, needs new Martin Luther Kings. Men and women who boldly take up the prophetic mantle and speak truth to power. America needs new prophets who evoke a consciousness that is alternative to the dominant ethos of today. America needs radical revolutionaries that, like Dr. King, dare to dream, [...]
Downtown Vibes
Last Sunday night was surreal. I walked through the crowd of young professionals that had gathered at Imurj for our first Late Night of 2018 and I could hardly believe what I was seeing. The place was packed. I was overwhelmed with joy seeing all of the faces that I hadn’t seen since our last [...]
Happy Father’s Day Dorrell!
I want to dedicate this blog to my amazing husband. When I was single and choosing my husband, It was so hard to know what I really "needed" in a husband. Mostly, I was looking for a man of character, someone who loved Jesus, worked hard, cherished me and someone who I had fun with. [...]
Happy Mother’s Day
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior’s hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates. Psalm 127:3-5 When [...]