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Making Connection for a Better Church Experience
The seminar “Inclusion and Advocacy in the Church,” co-facilitated by Chatequa Pinkston, highlighted the underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities in churches, with 80% of affected families reportedly not attending. Advocating for inclusivity and building supportive communities can empower caregiver families and enhance church participation, fostering connection and understanding among members.
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WHEN WORDS HURT
Yesterday, I suggested that a person dear to me not worry about what others think because only what God thinks of her matters. Hours later, I was wondering if I could accept my own advice. You see, that same person thought the worst about me and called me words I WILL NOT WRITE. The entire…
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A BETTER HISTORY LESSON FOR SUCCESS
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of participating in a small community forum. The crowd consisted of Whites and Blacks professionals in equal measure, with a focus on the Black community within the larger community. A SWOT was utilitized to identify the needs and resources. Nearly ninety percent of the crowd added something to…
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HOLY LOVE
Dear Reader, I want you to know, God loves you so. As we near the end of Holy Week, I hope that we will continue to seek answers for our human existence because I believe it will always lead us to Jesus (Yeshua). Who on earth, would give his life for his family, friends, and…
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DREAM AGAIN
Many people secretly feel like they are not enough. Maybe you are one of them. The job you have does not pay all the bills, and the life you live has no thrills for the reels on social media. Maybe life is not all you had hoped for, but you need to know that your…
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WINNING AT ANY AGE
I didn’t watch the Oscars, but I did hear this statement by the 2023 best actress winner, Michelle Yeoh. Yeoh said during her acceptance speech, “Ladies, don’t let anyone tell you you’re ever past your prime.” Yes! I like this a lot!!! On the contrary, I wonder if Don Lemon is having flashbacks about his…
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SKILL AND EDUCATION
Black History is everyone’s history. This fact weighs on my heart as we close Black History Month. Although mainly, Black Americans scurry around like fire ants to build a mound of historical facts for the public and children to learn in a (short) month, our best endeavors will never be enough to encompass all the…
