Feels like we’re all having the same conversations. Like many families, we are leaving the city. Our grandparents and great grandparents migrated to big cities from the South, mostly looking for better jobs and “integration.” We’re over it. Planning For The Next Generation Like many husbands, I have decided that the city, and all of its … Read more
The aspect of Yahweh that astounds me the most is His meticulous systems. When he created the Earth, he created a system for all of his creatures to form and function. These systems are so specific, so detailed, we have a mega-field of study — called sciences— to figure this thing out. He did the … Read more
God’s people are waking up. There are too many solid Christian couples saying the same thing: Buy Land. Many of us grew up in the big city, running the streets, and watching tv. Now, we’re wondering if staying in the city is the best idea for our children and grandchildren. Here’s why: Our Ancestors Told … Read more
Black Christian families are wanderers. We’re constantly searching for the right mix of peacefulness, wealth building, and good schools. Even when we buy settle-down homes, many of us are still transferring our kids to different schools and daycares looking for the right fit. We bounce to different jobs looking for the right fit. We struggle … Read more
One of the key commitments Meachum Village wants Black Christian men to make is this: We will position ourselves and our sons to be our families’ primary providers. In 1 Timothy 5:8, the Apostle Paul says “Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide … Read more
It might be time for us to get out of these toxic cities. We need to pray about reverse migrating back to the rural areas where we can own land, grow food, and disconnect from the chaos. This whole city thing is just not working for a lot of us. Reverend John Berry Meachum predicted … Read more
In Part 1, I went through the history of how Black men relied on the trades for freedom and how we let those skills go. Now, I want to talk about why I think it’s important for us—and our sons and nephews—to get back to carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and other trades. If you were … Read more
There’s this lie that says families are better off if both mom and dad work. It’s called the two-income trap. It’s a trap because we set up our lives relying on two incomes, usually to pay debt—then life happens. Someone gets sick or loses their job. Now, we’ve got all these bills and only half … Read more
We have been bamboozled. Past generations have told us that the dream is the big house (with a huge mortgage), a fancy job (that stresses us out), and 2.5 kids (that we only see on weekends). This lifestyle is causing conflict in our marriages, ruining our finances, and diminishing our relationships with our kids. Most … Read more