Author Archives: LaShawnda Jones

Video MR3.3: Culture of Subjugating Women

Why would God build a weak house for Himself? Would you build a weak, inferior house to establish your life and family? Would you raise your children with the sure knowledge that one is weaker than their siblings and therefore not as worthy in your sight? For many people the simple answers to these questionsContinueContinue reading “Video MR3.3: Culture of Subjugating Women”

Video MR3.2: Oneness in Humanity & Community in Creation

Video Part 3.2: Oneness of Humanity + Community in Creation Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Principles Bible Study Series Part 3: Adam/Adamah + Chavah/EveMan + WomanHuman + Spirit A rib, a half or a whole? – Who came first or what were we first? Human first – merging of body and spirit. GenderContinueContinue reading “Video MR3.2: Oneness in Humanity & Community in Creation”

TODAY: Marriage and Relationship, Part 4 Zoom Details

For those interested in joining, this discussion begins in 30 minutes, 10:00am Mountain Time. Follow the link below to join. Topic: Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 4 Manoah+Wife/Samson+Wives & Elkanah/Peninnah/Hannah/Samuel Text: Judges 13 (Manoah + Wife & Samson + His Wives) Text: 1 Samuel 1-3 (Elkanah, Hannah & Samuel) Time: Dec 5,ContinueContinue reading “TODAY: Marriage and Relationship, Part 4 Zoom Details”

Video MR2.0: Marriage & Relationship Series Intro

This first video for the Marriage & Relationship: Modern Concepts vs. Biblical Principles series is an introduction of me (LaShawnda), my company and the study series. I also begin to explore the importance of naming. Each meeting is focused on one or two Biblical couples. We explore the main theme, elements, issues and lessons ofContinueContinue reading “Video MR2.0: Marriage & Relationship Series Intro”

Video MR 3.1: Prelude: Womanhood Juxtaposed with The Crown on Netflix

“Who do you think you are? The Queen of England?” Have you ever wondered who Elizabeth II, the Queen of England thinks she is? This first part of our third Marriage & Relationship study discussion explores the roles of women within a discussion of The Crown on Netflix. The last two #Zoom discussions were recordedContinueContinue reading “Video MR 3.1: Prelude: Womanhood Juxtaposed with The Crown on Netflix”

Holiday Delight: Alvin Ailey’s Virtual Season!

This week, Alvin Ailey began its first ever virtual season and, I must say, I’m here for it! https://youtu.be/rytr2C3sK1U Though I’m not one for tradition, one of the staples of my annual holiday routine was attending an Alvin Ailey show while living in New York City. One year, I even went in July when theyContinueContinue reading “Holiday Delight: Alvin Ailey’s Virtual Season!”

Not’cho Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie

My mother was the best cook and baker. Unfortunately, she didn’t write down her recipes. She made everything from memory and taste. I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to identify and replicate some of food-memories that made my taste buds sing. Now that I’m focused on removing sugar from my diet, replicating myContinueContinue reading “Not’cho Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie”

Not’cho Mama’s Banana Pudding

Lockdown and a sweet tooth At the beginning of Covid-19 shutdown, I stocked my cupboards like most folks. Baking and desert items were high priority. Two boxes of Nilla wafers somehow made it in the grocery cart of emergency foods. At the time, making homemade banana pudding sounded like amazing self-love.  One of those boxesContinueContinue reading “Not’cho Mama’s Banana Pudding”