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The disappointment I felt only enhanced the shame that started to wash over me. Why did this man think it was okay to do that to me?! Why me?! I was sexually assaulted. I was touched unwantingly by someone who intentionally targeted me.
As folk have been challenged with church attendance, other folk have completely abandoned the idea of church all together. So often, we’ve been led to believe that we can figure it out on our own. If this COVID pandemic has taught me one thing, I’ve learned that a life without Christ is impossible. It’s time to RECONNECT! Here are 6 ways to grow your faith…even in a pandemic.
As we kick off Women’s History Month, guest blogger JaEl has come to share her thoughts on being a woman in ministry/female pastor. Even in the most difficult and challenging situations and seasons of life, God always has “That Family” waiting to receive you. That one member, or neighbor, or relative who will come a long side of you, walk with you and remind you of God’s love.
Jealousy and Envy are real! You will have haters. People will dislike you because of what they feel they lack. Your clothes, your swag, your gifting, your job, your spouse, your looks, and on and on. Those are their insecurities, not yours. Here are 4 tips to help you deal with your haters, while walking in God’s purpose for your life!
I make a good bag, pay my bills early, mind my business and my edges. I do yoga, go to therapy, keep a clean house, and I have passport stamps and museum receipts- cultured honey and only a little sophisti-ratchet when I need to be. By societal standards, I’m good and doing me. So why is it that at the church house all of this is a “problem” and I am CONSTANTLY questioned by the “You not married yet?” chorus?
Welcome to Level 734 of Jumanji! It certainly feels as if everything has been shot to hell. And when I think about it, I blame all of y’all for allowing us to get here in the first place. You read that correctly, it’s YOUR FAULT 2020 is a hot mess!
My MOMMA said this would be the worst flu season ever, and she was right. So, as a body of believers, we need to put some serious precautions in place to ensure that our houses of worship do not become a breeding ground for viral infections. Here’s a list of 7 considerations for you to take back to your church leaders as we work to stay healthy and sane during the Coronavirus crisis.
First things first, let me acknowledge your anger, hurt and frustration. If I can be 100% honest, I believe we, as the body of Christ, miss this step when we begin to talk about “church hurt”.
As Black folk, especially as Black Christians, our survival has come at the repression of our feelings of fear, grief, anxiety and depression, because truthfully we haven’t had the time to process. Read these tips to help navigate depression, anxiety and grief.
As we grow and mature, we begin to realize there are certain things we can and cannot control. In many instances, we have little control over the world around us. However, the one thing we can always control is our money. Right?
With the entrance of sin into the world, combined with a version of theology steeped in conservatism and white supremacy, the body of Christ lives in a state of fear of sex and sexuality, and remain in bondage for lack of a safe space to discuss these topics.
The truth is…it really doesn’t matter what we personally think about your level of spiritual development or you personal convictions. The bible is clear, “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” BUT, with the profession of faith, comes accountability. And so, Kanye, as my brother in Christ, I’m holding you accountable.
Listen, first things first! To break a soul tie, it’s IMPERATIVE that you first complete these 3 steps.
Yes Lawd, Greenleaf is back in all its dysfunctional, drama-filled, might-be-saved, glory!
I am not saying that the church should ever water down the word of God. However, when the church (people) allow political, personal, and cultural agendas to interfere with the treatment of people, that’s problematic, especially to millennials.
We should have some solid criteria in order to ensure that ALL Church Mothers, across denominational lines, and throughout all the world, have the same qualities.
It’s OK to Fast, Pray, and go to Therapy!
Our intellect tells us to run. Our faith tells us that Jesus will rescue us. Our test is in the press.
Let’s discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of trying to find a boo in the church!
That was OUR pastor. Those were OUR church members. Those were OUR brothers and sisters. That was OUR church.
