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?”
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Exchanging Ashes for Beauty
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I grew up in the foster care system in Michigan. My mother had been sexually assaulted at the age of fourteen and conceived me. As a result, the sum of her childhood traumas led her to turn to drugs and prostitution. She had six children by the time she wasContinueContinue reading “Exchanging Ashes for Beauty”
A Tree
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com There once was a tree that stood broad and tall,That would serve as a bridge to all that are lost. A tree that would be cut up but held lots of power,And bring eternal light to an ungodly hour. A tree that would reach as high as the heavens,That wouldContinueContinue reading “A Tree”
The Boy Who Would Be King: 7 Lesson from the Life of David
Shaniqua Rischer is a dynamic Minister, Author, and Spiritual Leader. You may be familiar with her writing through her God Morning devotionals, where she poignantly shares the Word of God each week day. She has expounded on those teachings by publishing her third book, “The Boy Who Who Would Be King: 7 Lessons from theContinueContinue reading “The Boy Who Would Be King: 7 Lesson from the Life of David”
Praying and Parenting During a Pandemic
Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com It is official. It has been declared a pandemic. Those words kept ringing in my ears over and over as I watched news reports from various stations. The World Health Organization had declared Covid-19 an official pandemic on March 11, 2020. I remember googling the definition of pandemic; asContinueContinue reading “Praying and Parenting During a Pandemic”
Sow
Photo by icon0.com on Pexels.com There was a farmer who wanted his crop to grow,But he was rather stingy and wouldn’t let his seed go. The winter brought a terrible drought, scarce was the rain,He was apprehensive. He wasn’t sure more seed he’d gain. Carefully he’d count a few and plant them in the ground,He’dContinueContinue reading “Sow”
God Sees and Is Aware
Photo by Shayla on Pexels.com Lord, how long do I have to call out for help? Why don’t you listen to me? How long must I keep telling you that things are terrible? Why don’t you save us? Why do you make me watch while people treat others so unfairly? Why do you put upContinueContinue reading “God Sees and Is Aware”
Pack Light: Another Perspective
Photo by Esther on Pexels.com As a child, I had a lot of responsibility on me that I probably should not have had. I had to be responsible and bear the burden of adult issues. As a result, I learned early that my emotions had to take the back seat because it required a greatContinueContinue reading “Pack Light: Another Perspective”
Pack Light
Photo by nappy on Pexels.com During this pandemic, I have become emotionally exhausted. The unending stories of injustice, police brutality, ineffective government, and the lack of empathy, have been overwhelming. I never watch the news because we are fed bad news over and over again. It is very depressing. As a woman of color andContinueContinue reading “Pack Light”
A Dose of Grace
A dose of grace is all it takes to dry the tears on a grieving mother’s face. A dose of grace is all it takes to bring a prodigal home,To soothe a soul lying awake at night who feels it’s all alone. A dose of grace is all it takes to make sin blinded eyesContinueContinue reading “A Dose of Grace”
