Category: Metropolitan Gleanings

Insights and meditations for the thoughtful Christian life.

Works of the Flesh: Part 1

Whitney Houston sings “I Love the Lord” accompanied by Georgia Mass Choir   16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit,…

“Bewitched, Bedazzled, Bewildered & Deceived”

13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also…

Sorry? Really?

“Beautiful” by Mercy Me. 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 2 Cor 7:10 (KJV)     Sorry? Really?   Consider sorrow. Sorrow is useful because…

What Stamps Are on Your Believer’s Passport?

Detroit Mass Choir: “The Storm Is Passing Over” 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings,…

How the Devil Makes You Do It

“Broken But I’m Healed” by Byron Cage 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 10. To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person…

Alabaster Box Ministry for Victims of Domestic Violence

Video for Alabaster Box Ministry for Victims of Domestic Violence Alabaster Box Ministry is dedicated to securing the health and welfare of victims of domestic violence. Seeking to serve the population of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA, Alabaster Box Ministry is currently in…

Life in Christ is for Now and the Future (Reflections for the End of the Year)

 “I Don’t Know What the Future Holds” by New Wine.   Life in Christ is for Now and Forever It’s a rare day that I don’t at some point look around and say to myself “Girrrl, you have got to…