Folklore in the Bible.
The Bible was written for us all, but it was not written to us. It was common practice in the ancient world to use an event (or memory of an event) and retell it in a figurative way to communicate a message to the hearers.
Author: Cameron Armstrong
Cameron Armstrong graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.A. in English: Writing and a minor in Womens Studies. He created ArmstrongTimes to express his opinion on Relationships, Social Issues, and Spirituality.
Black Americans don’t Wait on God. We Wait on White People.
Last Sunday’s sermon title was, “Waiting on God, Your Best is yet to Come. The key words in that titleContinue Reading
Kill the Passion. Give Birth to Time.
People often think that if they can see themselves doing something then the outcome will eventually happen.
Systems can’t Reap what They Sow.
I’m doing “Searching For Wisdom” Bible plan in the Bible app. On day 11 the title is “Why Are YouContinue Reading
Black Neighborhoods need Black Watchmen
If George Zimmerman was Black then Trayvon Martin would be alive today, assuming that Zimmerman wouldn’t have racially profiled TrayvonContinue Reading
Reasons to Tithe and I’m Not a Pastor.
The main purpose of tithing is showing that God is the source and your income is a resource. God is the provider for all things and money helps manage what God has given you
Keep that Same Energy.
One of my wife’s favorite phrases is “keep that same energy.” It comes from today’s Bible app verse coming fromContinue Reading
Doing the Word.
Today’s verse in the Bible App comes from James 1: 22-24. It says to not just listen to the WordContinue Reading
America Sucks at Planning, So I Can’t Afford To.
The Trump Administration failed to plan for the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas failed to plan for the severe cold weather. IContinue Reading
My Experience with Racism.
I love how white people like to argue against racism and oppression because they grew up poor. Doesn’t it suck to be white and not benefit from all the whiteness in America?
