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Prayer About Healthcare Vote
On this National Day of Prayer, may we pray without ceasing, demand no more fleecing, and all inept leaders start releasing. On behalf of those of us who stand to be affected by the GOP repeal of healthcare, here’s an … Continue reading
What’s Good About Good Friday?
Every day is good because it is a precious gift from God. But Good Friday is good because Jesus the Christ, the Son of the only true and living God, willingly gave his life for everybody’s past, present and future … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Healing, History, Hope, Uncategorized
Tagged Believe, Easter, Good Friday, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Resurrection
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Educating Young Minds
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has historically used the slogan: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” The words are quite profound since every mind in the world has the potential to propel an individual to do good … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Health and wellness, Hope, Motivation, Uncategorized
Tagged abject poverty, AIDS, donors, Education, giving, HIV, Mombasa, poor children, poverty, prayer, schools, volunteers, young minds
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A Birdie Showed Me
A lesson learned by observing the secretary bird. Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Health and wellness, Hope, Motivation
Tagged birds, Education, freedom, prayer, secretary, traveling alone, truth, wisdom
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Bliss and Blisters in Love & Marriage
Prologue I am delighted to share my story of love and loss during the Vietnam War era. Perhaps our marital relationship would have been quite different had the military draft not been a reality in our young adult experience. We’ll … Continue reading
Worthy Goals
A body that’s lean Money that’s green Surroundings that are serene A house that’s pristine A flexible schedule, not routine Protection from the unforeseen A loving companion who’s not mean A person to answer the phone, not a machine Genuineness … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Healing, Health and wellness, Hope, Motivation
Tagged beliefs, encouragement, goals, Hope, joy, Motivation, peace, poems, positive attitude, positive thinking, strength
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Love Letters From My Heart
My sister-in-law Regina told her neighbor Bertha Nell that I wrote letters everyday to my husband Vincent who was stationed in Vietnam. Bertha Nell’s boyfriend was in the Marine Corps at Parris Island, South Carolina. She asked if I would agree … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Healing, Health and wellness, History, Hope, Motivation
Tagged Camp Lejeune, confession, deceit, deception, love letters, opinions, Parris Island, perceptions, romantic stuff, Vietnam, war, war bride
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Age 39 Revelation
While reading the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22 and 23, I had a fresh revelation about the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Bible states that King Josiah reigned over Judah at Jerusalem from age … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Healing, Health and wellness, History, Hope, Motivation
Tagged age 39, civil rights, death, death at 39, downfall of a nation, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, evil leaders, God's fierce anger, God's wrath, good father and evil sons, idolatry, Josiah, Judah, King Josiah, what God allows, wicked leaders
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How to Make Wise Decisions
Tosha Freeman discusses her desire to integrate music, dance, teaching, writing, and ministry. Following thirteen years in a quandary about her career, she emerged confident and determined to accomplish her goal. This young entertainer now models biblical decision-making as she … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, Healing, Health and wellness, Hope, Motivation
Tagged Christian, decision-making, decisions, discouragement, entertainers, faith, gospel, gospel music, ministry, music, singers, wait on the Lord
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