"I always had this Notion that God, Truth and reality was synonymous"
"A.R Bernard"
I've always had a deep respect for pastor Bernard.. It's his voice .. The sound of it.. As a child I remember it to be very soothing.. And whatever he said just always made sense.. A lot of people didn't or don't like Christian Life Center which is now called Christian Cultural Center .. Many say"it's just a big show" "I like smaller churches" "it's too big and money hungry" I don't like to wait in lines to pray" Ect Ect ... My mother, sister and I became members of CLC in 1989. Much smaller than it is now but even then it was bigger than a lot of churches over there in Linden Blvd. His college professor style of teaching the word infused with this sociological, economical, political, marital/relationship forum I think is perfect for the mixed aged members .. He's brilliant man.. And although I don't practice religion and may not agree with many aspects of it along with the church ..Growing up listening to this man each week, grew a great deal of respect for him .. Watching him with all his sons.. As A boy with no father u sort of romanticize what that would of been like.. Having a powerful brilliant father .. Leaving so much for you to do and learn..
I went on to play the saxophone for CCC youth ministry.. I remember performing big shows and being sick to my stomach .. Too much pressure for a shy kid like me at that time. But I got a good look into the church atmosphere and my body always rejected it.. Just wasn't authentic to me. I'm some one very different from the "church type" and I felt that always .... I know sooo much people who now attend this church .. My family brought so many people there.. But had it not been for this mans intelligence none of that could exist .. Religion aside .. This is in all respects to Dr. A.R Bernard Sr. .. Listening to you speak just about life many times made me want to speak .. Speak up. Express myself .. I would envision me standing up there like him talking , about very different topics of course lol ... I even remember some words we exchange many years ago .. Good feelings
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