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History of A New King
“Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.” (Exodus 1:8) This new king was ignorant of the country’s history and did not know the contributions of the gifted Hebrew who rose from slave, to prisoner … Continue reading
Prayer of Repentance
Jesus said: “I have come in My Father’s name; and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive.” (John 5:43) Jesus says men don’t honor Him but will honor a well known … Continue reading
Posted in complacency, encouragement, Healing, Health and wellness, Hope, Motivation
Tagged Hope, pray, repent, trust
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God’s Amazing Grace!
Amazing Grace blessed me today. I find it amazing that “All things are full of labor; Man cannot express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing” ( Eccl 1:8). How delightful to see … Continue reading
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Advocacy for the Homeless in Los Angeles
My advocacy for the formation of a task force in response to the appeal by Mayor Karen Bass to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles paid off. We have formed new partnerships and made new friends and have qualified … Continue reading
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It’s Okay to Question God
Why would God allow a prideful evil person to rule over a nation, you might ask? The prophet Habakkuk asked that same question on behalf of his sinful nation: “Why do You look on those who deal treacherously, and hold … Continue reading
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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
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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
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