Inspiring Preacher

Now I realize that the blog's title should be redundant but in today's world where there are so many preachers that abuse their position, I feel the need to emphasize the difference here.

Here is a CNN article of a preacher, Bishop T.D. Jakes, in Dallas TX that just screams "Doing it right". I realize that he is responding to a critic in this article and I would never assume to believe most of what is written in the media but, the mission that he represents is extremely admirable and elevating. He speaks of benefiting all and raising those that are in a worse situation.

Here is a quote from Rep Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, D-Michigan and chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. (For the record, I appreciate the work that the CBC does, I just wish that it weren't necessary for that work to be done. One day, one day ...):

"Clay Academy is an extension of Bishop Jakes' central message of hope and healing. He and the staff are developing generations of leaders who will understand that when we embrace our common humanity and work together, we can change the world."

I love the term "common humanity" and the only thing that troubles me about it is how uncommon it is.

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