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Polycarp of Smyrna
This disciple of John was an important leader in the early church. Read more about his life and faith. In the second and third chapters of the Book of Revelation, there are seven letters addressed to the "angel" of each of seven churches. The second letter is addressed to the angel of the church in Smyrna. One can't help but…
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Pontius Pilate
Who ordered Jesus’ death? Why did he do it? Read more about Pontius Pilate’s life and legacy to find out. Pontius Pilate was governor (prefect) of Judea from A.D. 26 to 36, during the time that Tiberius was the Roman emperor (A.D. 14–37), and Herod Antipas was governor (tetrarch) of Galilee (4 B.C. to A.D. 39). Pilate is mentioned by…
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Umoja
Unity is the first principle of Kwanzaa, but it is also an important characteristic for Christians. The first principle of Kwanzaa is Umoja (oo-MOE-jah) Unity - To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.Unity in ChristThe writer of the Letter to the Ephesians offers guidance on how to live, and speaks to the importance of…
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Kujichagulia
Use this meditation to learn more about the importance of self-determination, the second principle of Kwanzaa, in the Christian faith. The second principle of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-ah) Self Determination – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.TAKE HOLD OF THE PRIZEThe apostle Paul writes about putting trust in Christ Jesus, staying focused and setting…
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Ujima
Ujima refers to collective work and responsibility. Use this tool to reflect on the role of collective responsibility within the body of Christ. The third principle of Kwanzaa is Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility - To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sister' problems our problems and solve them together.Working TogetherThe Scripture passage describes…
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Ujamaa
Acts contains the account of early Christians sharing their possessions and living in community. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa, cooperative economics, contains a similar message. The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and othr businesses and to profit together from them.Community Harvest God provides for all of us.…
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