1 Peter 2:15- “It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. “ (New Living Translation)

Herbert G. Bowen, VATG Guest Blogger

Where has the time gone? Where have those with morals and values gone? How is it that our actions are dictated through our emotions, instead of our spirituality? How is it that God is nothing but a remnant or imaginary person to some? When was it cool to speak irreverently of God? When did music change from the smooth style of Marvin Gaye, to the blasphemous lyrics of Kanye West? Why do we feel because we are free, we are able to do whatever we want (1 Peter 2:16)? Who are you? Don’t you know that we are God’s children and were bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:20)?

Therefore, what are we to do when the candlelight is enveloped in the darkness? Well friends, keep shining your light and watch others flock to your flame. Then, before you know it 1,000 flames will be burning brightly like a city on top of a hill. Amen

About Herbert G. Bowen, Jr.

Born in King of Prussia, Pa., Herbert G. Bowen Jr., accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at the tender age of 5. An active member of the Central Church of God in Charlotte, N.C. where he resides, Herbert serves as a youth/discussion group leader, where he has preached and taught Sunday school, as well  as Wednesday night service. In addition, he has preached at Second Baptist Church in Pottstown, Pa., Destiny City Church in Salisbury, N.C.  At his current age of 24, Herbert is the youngest board member on the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Leadership Council, where he serves to lessen the costs of tuition for African American students. Moreover, Herbert serves on the PureHope advisory board, where his commitment to “wait until marriage” fits perfectly with PureHope’s mission to bring a Christian solution to an immoral culture.

Finally, Herbert through the will of God writes weekly devotionals to combat the decreasing morality in the 18-30 age group a.k.a., “the transition gap.” This is an effort to re-introduce Jesus Christ to this spiritually starved generation. His devotionals go out to 2,000+ people and continues to grow under the Lord’s watchful eye.  He is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Business Management. He provides business expertise to help others start their businesses.