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We Are All Bound Up Together

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, 1866 I feel I am something of a novice upon this platform. Born of a race whose inheritance has been outrage and wrong, most of my life had been spent in battling against those wrongs. But I did not feel as keenly as others, that I had these rights, in commonContinueContinue reading “We Are All Bound Up Together”

POEM: Elegy: Cousin Tish – Baby Woman Mother

Elegy: Cousin Tish – Baby Woman Mother Playing house is different with baby cousins, lil’ brothers and sisters and the mannish boys in the neighborhood. Who needs a fake baby with real baby cousins in reach? Tish was a chubby, curly-haired infant, rosy-cheeked girly-girl toddler adorable, rambunctious, loved. Rolling over, pushing up learning to walk,ContinueContinue reading “POEM: Elegy: Cousin Tish – Baby Woman Mother”

Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 3

Join me Tuesday, November 17, 2020 for Part 3 of the Marriage & Relationships: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles virtual study. We will explore the marriage of Adam/Adamah & Chavah/Eve and the relationship between Man/Woman and Human/Spirit. Text: Genesis 1-5, Revelation 22 Discussion questions will be posted in advance of the Zoom call. Feel freeContinueContinue reading “Marriage & Relationship: Modern Conflicts vs. Biblical Principles, Part 3”

Virtual Phoenix Urban Expo – TODAY

Hi  join me today at the Virtual Urban Expo 2020 by Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals – Saturday, November 14, 2020!   Go To Event Page   Hi Everyone – this Hopin event will begins at 10:00am Mountain Time and goes until 3:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Join me! Chat. Order. Enjoy theContinueContinue reading “Virtual Phoenix Urban Expo – TODAY”

Song & Verse: I just wanna live by Keedron Bryant

My heart. https://youtu.be/pEaV6lbplPw Gospel remix https://youtu.be/0dlJVslNLq0 I just wanna liveGod protect me I’m a young black manDoing all that I can (Can)To standOh, but when I look aroundAnd I see what’s being doneTo my kind (Kind) Every day (Day)I’m being hunted as preyMy people don’t want no troubleWe’ve had enough struggle I just wanna liveGodContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: I just wanna live by Keedron Bryant”

Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 2

Naming and Storytelling Of the four stories we’re reviewing (Pt 1: Jacob/Leah/Rachel, Naomi/Ruth/Boaz; Pt 2: Abram/Sarai, Hosea/Gomer): Which two names and meanings resonate with you and why? What does your name mean? What is the root or history of your name? How does your name relate to your overall story? What does your name tellContinueContinue reading “Discussion Questions: Marriage & Relationship, Part 2”

ACAD: National Judgement, Isaiah 2

The Future House of God The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say,ContinueContinue reading “ACAD: National Judgement, Isaiah 2”

ACAD: National Judgement, Isaiah 1

The vision concerning Judah (Judea) and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz Amos) saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. A Rebellious Nation Hear me, you heavens! Listen, earth! For the Lord has spoken: “I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its master, the donkey its owner’s manger, but Israel does notContinueContinue reading “ACAD: National Judgement, Isaiah 1”