God wills to work His purpose in humans from birth to death. It is in this time frame our humanity readily embraces triumph but relunctantly resists tragedy. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). The...
Attorney and preacher, Dr. David Gibbs listened to live. With ticket in hand, Gibbs and a fellow attorney were prepared to board a commercial flight. Against their better judgment they were persuaded by a private pilot to fly with him instead. After...
Legacy is about the creativity, values, and wisdom that you inherit from those who came before you. We each create our legacy influencing others in our family and community. In light of recent celebrity deaths much about legacy has been splashed across social...
Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty in Hodgenville, Kentucky, February 12, 1809. He was self-educated and became a lawyer, party leader, legislator, Congressman, and the 16 th President of the United States. Lincoln left a legacy of what it means to be a good...
Our friend Creature was full of potential but his early years found him captive to an unsavory lifestyle. Illicit activity landed him in prison. We met Anthony Mangrum, also known as Creature, in the early ’90s. He exhibited his self-taught skills as...
“Love Lifted Me”, written in 1912 by James Rowe, carries a powerful message for all. The familiar words flow easily from the mouths of many believers, but do we retain them in our hearts? Sinking deep and stained within is the state of every man, woman, boy, and...
I read, “Our team has reviewed this submission, and unfortunately we aren’t the best fit”. Disappointment hit like a water wave. I leaned backward. Perhaps you too are called to write and understand the process of rejection. Maybe your call comes from the...
Let it Go! Bitter roots wrapped around my wounded heart because I refused to forgive. I was advised by my Christian counselor to let it go, but fear of repeated abuse and the desire to take vengeance had a strong hold. I knew I was accountable to forgive,...
Time to Tip My deceased Aunt Betty made her living waiting tables. With six boys to raise additional government help was needed as waitresses often live on meager means. Other food servers, like Aunt Betty, are dependent on tips due to the fact their gratuities...
New Normal Mom’s normal is a new and so is mine. My mom is aging and with this life stage comes days of mental and physical restrictions. Her state of mind each day affects my daily lifestyle as I am her primary caregiver. I’m committed to Jesus, family,...
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