Photo by Anubhaw Anand on Pexels.com Romans 8:28 The Message (MSG) 28 That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good. Have you ever questioned the meaning of your life in the heat of a battle? I have many times. During some battles, I’veContinueContinue reading “All Things Are Working”
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What Do You Treasure?
Photo by David Bartus on Pexels.com While reading my daily devotional, Christine Caine was explaining the verse of the day, Matthew 6:21. Something she said caught my attention. She said, “If you want to know where your heart lies, check your bank statement. Where your money goes will tell you what you treasure?” I thoughtContinueContinue reading “What Do You Treasure?”
If We Only Had a Heart
If we only had a heart, We wouldn’t look on as the innocent die, Or turn a deaf ear as children torn from parent’s arms cry. If we only had a heart, We would see human and not race, We’d understand that because of Our Father everyone has a place. If we only had aContinueContinue reading “If We Only Had a Heart”
This Cup
Life can be tough. There have been things in my life that I’ve gone through that if I had the power to choose them, I wouldn’t have. I’m sure you can relate. Jesus felt the same way when faced with the daunting task of the cross. While in the garden in Matthew 26:39, he prayed,ContinueContinue reading “This Cup”
4 Questions with Artist Dawn Waters Baker
What was your main inspiration for the painting, New Life? In 2017, I had the privilege of being the Artist in Residence at Gettysburg National Military Park. I got to stay on one of the farms that were there during the battle. It was eerie and also a very spiritual time as I reflected onContinueContinue reading “4 Questions with Artist Dawn Waters Baker”
4 Questions with Author Shaniqua Rischer
What was your main inspiration for writing the book, The Boy Who Would Be King: 7 Lessons from the Life of David? I didn’t have a primary inspiration. Honestly, I just could not avoid writing the book. One of the book’s chapters/lessons was focused on a lesson God was teaching me as I started writingContinueContinue reading “4 Questions with Author Shaniqua Rischer”
Get Your Hope Up!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Happy Monday! Be encouraged today. These are uncertain times. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring. Our sense of normalcy has become a thing of the past. There is a new norm that evolves each day and challenges us on every level. However, there is one constant. Our Saviour, JesusContinueContinue reading “Get Your Hope Up!”
4 Questions with Artist LaShonda Cooks
What was your main inspiration for your exhibit, Hair Story: The Myths, Magic, & Methods of Black Hair? My primary inspiration for Hair Story was a poem by the late great Rage Almighty, a renowned poet based in Dallas. I was at an event and heard him perform that poem. It echoed in my soul.ContinueContinue reading “4 Questions with Artist LaShonda Cooks”
Know Your Enemy
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against a spiritual wickedness in high places. During this season, there has been so much going on around us. In times like these, it is easy to become distracted. However, we have to be very intentionalContinueContinue reading “Know Your Enemy”
Why?
Why do people grab their purses when they see me walking by? Little do they know I’ve never stolen anything in my whole life. Why is my natural hair considered so unprofessional? Yet, other ethnicities can work with colored hair and tatted skulls. Why am I deemed unworthy of a seat at the table? Yet,ContinueContinue reading “Why?”
