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Torn—To Be—Healed
Since I was young, I’ve had to live with my health struggles, chronic conditions that seem to always be there, lingering and never truly leaving. Though there are moments when I feel good, it’s often followed by periods of pain, exhaustion, and frustration. In those moments, I’ve wondered, “Where is God in all of this? How can a loving God allow this much suffering?”

Shai Johnson
Jun 63 min read


Eyes on the Road
Colleen Howard I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of...

Colleen Howard
Apr 253 min read


Restoration
Perhaps our ability to navigate life’s treacherous journeys is found in choosing to be still despite our hectic lives. Even Jesus left the crowds and His disciples to enter quiet time with the Father.

Lilka Finely Raphael
Apr 192 min read


Writing and Following Jesus
As I pen this blog, I realize their poems gave a little black girl from Illinois with roots in Texas and Florida, the space to write poetry.

Vonyee K. Carrington
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Battles of the Heart
“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.”–Psalm 145:18, NKJV. I still remember when I was first...

Shai Johnson
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Overcome Fear and Flourish: Tips for Living with Confidence and Courage
So He said, “Come.” And when Peter came out of the boat, he walked on the water to see Jesus. ——Matthew 14:29 NKJV What I appreciate most...

Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
May 24, 20243 min read


Is Jesus a Promise Keeper?
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us...

Vonyee K. Carrington
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Connected to Power
Apple is notorious for updates, ensuring the products run smoothly and any technical bugs are fixed. However, your phone must be connected t

Arianna Dunn
Sep 1, 20232 min read


Mind The Gap
So here I am today, eighty-five years old! I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I’m just as vigorous to go out to...

Arianna Dunn
Jul 8, 20223 min read


What If I Mess Up?
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13, KJV). Recently, I fell flat onto my back in front of the m...

Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Book Smart and Wise- Is it Possible?
I instinctively knew that wisdom was more than being book smart. Wisdom was seeing more than what was in front of me. It was understanding

Vonyee K. Carrington
Feb 25, 20222 min read


Let's Do It!
This memory reminds me that the choices we make have the potential to transform the future.

Evelyn Collins
Oct 7, 20213 min read


The Lesson of the Storm
We don’t claim to understand everything about God but we know much of what we experience as Christians has purpose.

Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Struggling with A Ball of Yarn
I started working on the yarn but found the yarn more difficult than other yarns.

Vonyee K. Carrington
Jun 11, 20212 min read


How Do You Measure Your Success?
He’s the all-powerful one who gives us the success we need.

Crystal Johnson
Jun 4, 20212 min read


Dear God—Am I Good Enough?
As a young person who has hopes of being married someday, being accepted the way you are is important.

Shai Johnson
May 13, 20212 min read


Healed!
Sometimes healing happens instantly, and sometimes it happens over time.
Sharique Ellison
May 7, 20213 min read


The Surprise of my Life
Then fear became a reality. I joined the ranks of the unemployed. Why did I think I would avoid trials and heartache?

Evelyn Collins
Apr 23, 20213 min read


The Right Fit
I sat down and took the shoes out of the box with excitement. As I started to try on the shoes, I noticed how snug they fit.

Arianna Dunn
Apr 16, 20213 min read


Set Your Mind on These Things
When we think a certain way consistently, it will eventually become a pattern.

Arianna Dunn
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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