Richard Toney

Richard (R.L.) Toney is the founder - shepherd of the CN Life Initiative. An African American poet, writer, and inspirational speaker; he presents a growing and emerging voice in Christian writing/ inspirational ministry.

R.L. as he is most often called, writes and speaks with a singular passion "Faith is a natural part of man - the supernatural is letting it do what you say it can do." He teaches, "People need only learn to exercise what's already a part of them - inside them." Understanding faith, believing and speaking, is a part of the understanding the DNA structure of life. The power behind what you hear, think, pray (believe) on Sundays - is accepting there's something higher you can trust won't fail.

Through the CN Life Initiative he publishes and instructs believers to pursue their spiritual passions. Take the evidence of your success (frailties (losses) included) and use it! "Put your knowledge to work - Get your faith in action", Brother Richard speaks. "God's people are looking for something that's right in their face. They have to see God's voice, God's vision in the everyday moments of life's experience."

Beyond established beliefs and traditional religious bounds, Brother Richard looks in and searches the Word to center his words. His writings and personal publications, he uses to define the relationship of God with man and man's search for God inside himself. As a speaker and ordained minister, he offers insights and lessons fueled by one thought -

Life seems difficult - but only if you fail to remember.

The truth IS!

Everything in the world is subject to change.

The Word of God though does not