LibriVox recording of Meditations from the Pen, by Maria W. Stewart. Read by James K. White Who she was:Maria W. Stewart was one of the earliest
Category: Divine Courage
Don’t Envy the Oppressor: The Awesome Power of Words
“Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.”— Proverbs 3:31 (KJV) When we were children, some of us sang that old rhyme:
The Rocking Chair of Worry
There’s wisdom in the old folks: “You can rock all night in that chair, but you won’t get nowhere.” Worry is just like that rocking
5 Things Empathy Is Not
Empathy is a gift from God—a way of connecting with others and showing compassion. But sometimes, empathy gets twisted into something it was never meant
Wisdom Does Not Teach Us to Downplay Our Safety
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught to silence our instincts. To “be nice.” To “trust everyone.” To believe that protecting ourselves was
Precious Lord, Take My Hand: Thomas A. Dorsey’s Song of Sorrow and Faith
There are some hymns that do more than soothe the spirit—they become anchors in storms, prayers set to melody, companions in the dark valley of
How Abusers Shift Blame and Survivors Reclaim Truth
Sometimes, people of faith step so far into trying to “check both sides” that we drift away from the heart of God’s justice. We start
The Birth of Gospel — A Chicago Stories Documentary
Gospel as a genre began as a way for Black Americans to pour their souls into music, creating a deep connection between faith, struggle, and
5 Things Empathy Truly Is
Empathy, when rooted in God’s truth, is a powerful way to reflect His love. It allows us to see others through His eyes—without losing ourselves
Jesus and the Truth About Abuse
“Jesus pursued the vulnerable, protected the little ones, and poured out compassion on the ‘least of these.’ Any dismissal of abuse, any baptizing of evil,
