Dr. Barry Black and Michael Harris

Kendalwood SDA church in Whitby, Ontario was filled to capacity this weekend with members from other churches in the area. They came to listen to Dr. Barry Black, U.S. Senate Chaplain, and Michael J. Harris. Michael Harris' life-changing testimony and music is touching the lives of many people. This is the first time I’ve listened to both gentlemen. I must say, I truly enjoyed the weekend.

Dr. Black stated in his sermon that the human eyes are never satisfied, no matter how much money or material things a person may possess. To them, there’s always room for more. Most people are naturally selfish.

My thoughts: A man may have a lovely wife or girlfriend beside him, but if another woman passes by, his eyes would be focused on her until she goes out of sight. I'm sure not all men are like that. I am not talking about just looking. (Am I not right ladies?) Why is that? because of SIN, (and I don't mean Social Insurance Number) lol. The human eyes are never satisfied. Jesus said, we are to resist the devil and he will flee from us. Jesus was also tempted many times when he was here on earth but he always resisted the devil.

Have you ever seen, or what appears to be, a loving family - husband, wife and kids. They seem to have everything, lots of money, two cars in the family and sometimes a cottage in the country, yet either one or both of them might be very unhappy and unsatisfied in the relationship. Often time one spouse might tolerate the other's infidelity (most often the wife) in order to remain married. That marriage becomes an emotional prison. In their mind it's better to be married, even if you're unhappy. To others, their happiness is more important than having a 'husband'.

2 Peter 2:14 (Whole Chapter) - They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. They lure unstable people into sin, and they are well trained in greed. They live under God’s curse.

Dr. Black is truly an inspiration to listen to. Not only that, he’s also funny, in the sense that he adds humor to his sermon. You can never get bored listening to him.

Following Dr. Black’s sermon was Michael Harris' moving testimony and spirit-filled songs. He touched the hearts of everyone in the congregation. He told us about his transformation from drugs and alcohol to having a close relationship with God. He talked about the accident that night that left his dearly beloved wife, Amber, paralyzed from her neck down. It brought tears to my eyes. That sweet lady has a heart of gold. She was able to forgave her husband for taking away her ability to ever walk again. If we cannot forgive others God cannot forgive us for our sins. That was what changed Michael’s life forever. He tried many, many times to give up drugs and alcohol but did not have the will power to do so. He cried out to God to help him quit the habit and God answered his prayer. Now Michael is winning souls for God with his testimony of how God has changed his life.

His rich baritone voice lifted our once sad hearts to a higher level of joy. Some of his music has a Caribbean flavour, like No Turning Back and Tek Off Yuh Shoes. Some of his other songs include, There’s No God Like Jehovah, Set Free, The Midnight Cry and many more.