Archive for category: Faith & Spirituality

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Minding Her Business

How Loss and Tragedy Gave Birth to a New Career By Tanisha D. Mackin 05/01/2013 Out of my sleep one night, I was awakened by a thought; a voice.  Something said “Why don’t you do this for a living?’ Because of events that had taken place in my life, I was unable to work.  In my down time, I wrote [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Modern Day Dreamer

Following the Visions of God By Taylor Duckett 5/1/2013 “‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you as a prophet to the nations.’ Then said I: ‘Ah Lord God! Behold I cannot speak for I am a youth.’ But the Lord said to me; ‘Do not say that [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Who Do You Think YOU ARE?!

Knowing His Truth is Your Truth! By: M. Ann Ricks 05/01/2013 Who Do You Think You Are?! “…And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” Colossians 2:10  On the “real” saints…everyone goes through what I call “funks.” Trials come and we can be weakened by them.  During those times, we certainly don’t feel [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

What to Expect While You’re Expecting

Developing in Hope While Making Your Dreams a Reality By Myckelle P. Williams 05/01/2013   “See, I am doing A New Thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” ~ Isaiah 43:19 The past few years since the economic crash of 2008 were very difficult [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Bebe:

Sun Always Follows Rain By Tamara Prosper 05/01/2013 A few weeks ago, I was preparing breakfast and getting my children ready for school when I received a routine text message from my boss. I quickly glanced at it and let out a strange, gasping sound before bringing the food to the table. My children asked what was wrong and I [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Circus Summers

Keeping Your Commitments in Order By Keshia Smith 05/01/2013 So when did I join the circus? That’s what I have been asking myself as I practice the  skill of juggling more and more in my day to day life. Just when I thought I had the hang of the whole “juggling” thing, someone tosses me another ball or two. Then [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required

In Pursuit of Purpose By Briana Williams 05/01/2013 This Earth, with all it’s complexity, tragedy, and manmade alterations, was originally given to us as a gift. In only six days, God labored;  speaking nature and it’s inhabitants into gardens, breathing life unto dust, and placing the dominion and the task of naming all creatures at the foot of man, all in [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Beware of the Dream Killers

Navigating Through Your Journey to Purpose By Shannon Taylor 05/01/2013 You’ve finally made peace with the God-sized dream that have been placed in your heart.  You’ve stopped running, and crying that “there’s no way that this will happen” and you’ve come to love the greatness that is this beautiful dream.  There’s so much excitement, hopefulness, and joy, that God has finally [...]

/ April 30, 2013 11:59 pm

Full Heart, Empty Pockets

How To Pay It Forward Despite The Economic Downturn By: Nichelle Cook 5/1/2013 “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 When you think of the word debt, I’m sure the first thing that crosses your mind is money. If so, you’re not alone. However, [...]

/ April 14, 2013 11:59 pm

Hurricane Survival Guide

How to Survive Life’s Storms  By Taylor Duckett 04/15/2013   Growing up in Florida, you learn to divide the year into two seasons, hurricane season and spring. When I got older I realized that hurricanes not only occur in nature, they can occur in our lives as well. Just like we prepare for the hurricanes that occur in the natural, [...]