by Ricardo_T | May 11, 2020 | General
*Note – This blog was originally published as an article in December 2014 by various media outlets, when Rev. Tavárez was a member of the CRCNA. The red, white and blue lights flashed in the mirror and the familiar sting of fear crawled through my stomach. “Not...
by Ricardo_T | Apr 28, 2020 | General
It seems like something out of a horror movie. I’m watching John Legend in the televised musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, and he’s playing Jesus Christ. I am not talking about John’s performance. I am speaking to the particular scene when Jesus has entered Jerusalem....
by Ricardo_T | Mar 27, 2020 | General
God’s calling isn’t limited to Pastors and Bible teachers. What is God calling you to do? How did you discover that calling? Short of reaching 20 years old, I met Dr. Duke. The church of my upbringing was going through significant turmoil with its...
by Ricardo_T | Mar 25, 2020 | General
I confess that I was somewhat of an oddity as a child. There are some who might argue that I’ve retained this quality into my adulthood. When I was about eight years old, my family was part of Brethren church plant in Grand Rapids. Actually, my father is the one who...