Jeremiah 3:15-17 - The blog of pastor.ctj

Disclaimer: The following story is an actual event, as all of the vignettes in the 'Clubdate Singer Speaks' series are. For 8 years, I was a member of one of the top Orchestras in the nation. Though it was an enjoyable time, it was also at times, quite painful. I took to writing initially to assuage my distress, and this is one of those times when the pen (or keyboard) proved to be a healing tool. I have considered publishing this series, and would appreciate your thoughts...   "Soul Sister, White Sugar* " - Summer 2003 *With apologies to Sam & Dave She had the sweetest smile on her face, even as the most ridiculous words came out of her mouth. The band was hot, so was the night. Maybe that's why she drank a little too much. Actually I hope she was drunk. I don't blame her really, in fact I wasn't offended. She meant well. Really. "You know, I was black in a past life. I know because I have rhythm, and I like soul food. My friend...

Disclaimer: The following story is an actual event, as all of the vignettes in the 'Clubdate Singer Speaks' series are. For 8 years, I was a member of one of the top Orchestras in the nation. Though it was an enjoyable time, it was also at times, quite painful. I took to writing initially to assuage my distress, and this is one of those times when the pen (or keyboard) proved to be a healing tool. I have considered publishing this series, and would appreciate your thoughts... The following occurred several years ago... Please note that MBHS is an acronym for Major Black Hollywood Star. I have not put her name in because she is globally recognizable, and I do not want to get into any drama. But it is all true…. It began innocently enough. My friend LG called me one evening and asked if I’d be interested in going to sing at MBHS’s house for her Christmas party. We were going to be part of a 6 person a Capella group, singing traditional Gospel songs and Spirituals for MBHS, her f...

By Pastor CT Jermin (Note: If you have not read  Part 1 You can click here)  The following is a transcript from the December 31st edition of my show on blogtalkradio.com called 'A New Day For You' The Conundrum: 1) We are waging a Spiritual War, against unseen enemies Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.) 2) The War has physical manifestations and ramifications James 1:14-15 - 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death 3) But we fight With Spiritual weapons 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong hol...

By Pastor CT Jermin The following is a transcript from the December 10, 2009 edition of my show on blogtalkradio.com called 'A New Day For You' We are egalitarian when it comes to truth, but elitist when it comes to people, and it should be the other way around" – Dr. Ken Boa Many who preach about love, have no idea what biblical love teaches. - Dr. Ken Motto My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; - King Solomon - Prov. 3:21 Before you continue, I believe that there is something that you should know about me: I am intolerant. I am bigoted, judgmental, and Pharisaic. I am ‘deep’, unyielding, and without love. How do I know? I’ve been told/called this on the internet so it must be true. Most often, I am called this by well-meaning Christians who ‘warn me in love’ when I make comments about false doctrine, bad theology, or point out issues involving Pastors, preachers, Prophets and prophetesses and other ‘Chris...