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This Little Child...
by Sharique EllisonThe bible tells us repeatedly how much Jesus loves his children and how much he loves childlike humility. Adopting the character of a child means to be dependent on God, humble, obedient, and full of faith. To be a child and have child-like faith leaves no room to tremble in worry but to be dependent on our heavenly father. I recall watching those children, and feeling God tugging on my heart, letting me know I didn’t need to worry. Two weeks after I took that exam, I received a B for my final grade, and I received the credit I needed to pass the class. -
Just Like David
by Arianna DunnI wanted to chase things I believed would bring me happiness. I think it was cool I stepped out of my shell and tried new things, but I forgot to involve God in the process. Interestingly enough, my plans did not bring me long-lasting joy. I also continued to lack direction. If anything, my plans made me question my purpose even more.
I felt like God was telling me something else:
Do not chase things. Chase me.
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Author Spotlight on Shai Lynne Johnson: From Dyslexia to Publication
by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-HayesI am thankful that with the help of God, family, and teachers I have overcome the learning disorder of dyslexia. Now I can read more fluently and I have developed a love of reading books. I have had a lot of trouble with my reading and thought I would never learn to read. My mother was able to recognize the symptoms of dyslexia. I went through testing here in Louisiana at Sylvan, but it was so expensive to go there for tutoring, so my mother got a private tutor, but it did not help with my reading. My mother tried different techniques to help me learn to deal with letters and numbers being jumbled up in my head and they started to help. Once we moved to Indiana my father went and talked to the Principal at the elementary school and he called Sylvan there and I was able to go for free. I want to be able to encourage other students not to give up and to work hard like I have. Although, I did have some moments when I was so tired of trying so hard that I did want to give up. My parents talked to me and encouraged me to never give up that they were so proud of me for what I had accomplished. I would also like to encourage parents, teachers, principals, and anyone to be patient and to help other students that struggle.
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Don't Suffer in Silence
by Dr. AnnMarie LedleyDo you sometimes feel “unheard”, like God is silent when you’re screaming your loudest about emotional and or physical pain? Ever feel like you’re suffering in silence when you deal with hard things in life? If so, you’re in good company. Many of us do this. But the Bible tells us that Jesus bore all of our sins, pain and disappointments so we didn’t have to carry the burden alone. So, whenever you feel like giving up, don’t. Ever. Suffer in silence.
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Author Spotlight on Blogger Katie Rouse: A Comeback From COVID
by Katherine Hutchinson-HayesSlowing down—even when sick—is a grace where we really get to abide with Jesus, who knows our pain and our tears. We often think of abiding as something we have to do, as another part of our to-do lists as believers. But I believe that abiding is maybe the most passive thing God calls us to: because branches don’t muster up fruit; the vine does. Branches don’t run the show; the vine does. We can trust that even when we are slowed down to a crawl in every area of our lives, and when our productivity tanks, that God is still working, still growing roots beneath us, still sending what is necessary for fruit-bearing up to the branches. -
Faith is Your Rope– Hang on Help is on the Way!
by Crystal JohnsonFaith is to the mind as love is to the heart. We know that when someone you love hurts you or leaves you, you become broken hearted. That is the same thing that happens to your faith, when things don’t go the way you want it to go, it affects your faith in God. I am here to tell you that faith eases a mind overwhelmed by the (hows) and the (whys) of a situation. Faith brings peace to the chaotic thoughts, worries, and anxieties in your life. Faith is a soothing comfort to the racing mind filled with fear. -
Author Spotlight on Radio Host Coretha Gantling
by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-HayesMs. Gantling believes that our children are our greatest asset and the key to our nation becoming more unified under God. She mentors young ladies, twelve to twenty-five, who are known as The Holy Ghost Girls. She teaches them how to sew and cook healthy and nutritious meals and otherwise trains them in God’s way through life lessons from the Word of God. Currently she hosts a Tuesday Prayerline, interceding for the children of the world. She also teaches Wednesday Midweek Bible Study to senior citizens, Bible Storyland Radio Program on Saturday mornings and will soon begin teaching a course through internet radio called University of Biblical Studies/Boyz 2 Men & Girlz 2 Ladyz.
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Author Spotlight on the Story of a Plain Girl: Marian Longenecker Beaman
by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes- Because I blog weekly, I hear from loyal readers often bright and early Wednesday mornings. Others have disclosed their feelings as they wrote Amazon reviews. I thank God for mostly five-star reviews. My goal is fifty reviews; I’m getting there slowly but surely. The most surprising thing was hearing from men, two of whom mentioned that my story has led them to be aware of bitterness they have held onto since childhood, even repent of it. Praise God, I say.
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Slights and Offenses: How Do You Handle Them? Author: Marian Beaman
by Marian Beaman“Love your enemies! Do good to them. . . . Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as sons of God: for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are very wicked.” Luke 6:35, The Living Bible -
"Alone But Not Lonely" Author: Shai Johnson
by Shai JohnsonAlthough I am physically alone without my peers, I am never alone because God is always there. Now I am not saying I dislike people or do not want to hang out with friends. I am just cautious and I trust God to bring the right Godly friends into my life. Just because someone sees me alone does not mean I am lonely. I always have God there. He is my best friend. -
Author Spotlight on: Emmy Award Winning Nikesha Elise Williams
by Katherine Hayeshave written five novels and one collection of poetry. I’m not sure I have favorites. I always direct people to my debut, Four Women, because of how hard I worked to get it out it really means a lot to me and paved the way for the other books. My fourth novel, Adulting, was one of the most fun books that I’ve written. And my latest novel, Beyond Bourbon Street, because the story and topic is one I hold very close to my heart with it being set in New Orleans in my grandmother’s house.
Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning news producer and author.
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God’s Plan - Author Arianna Dunn
by Arianna DunnI have always had this fixation on "better." I often feel life could somehow be better if I did this or if I did that. Maybe, I have watched too many movies or have become too accustomed to the depiction of life through the lens of social media. But I certainly feel at times that I am not quite where I need to be. I have found myself disappointed at the younger me for paths I did not take, or moves I did not make.
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