When Elizabeth Packard expressed her differences of opinion with her husband in public, he attempted to destroy her. Elizabeth Packard was not simply a “wronged
Category: Divine Courage
Devotional: Racism is Hating the Very Garden that God Created
Racism is not Christian. To unlearn it is holy work. God knew that human beings would carry bias, and He called us to outgrow it.
The Black Church: The Role of Music
What is the relationship between singing and preaching, and what is the role of music in the Black church? Pastor Shirley Caesar and Professor Fredara
A Juneteenth Devotional: Not a Bill. A Bridge.
Not a Bill. A Bridge. Scripture:“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.”Psalm 16:6 Juneteenth reminds us that
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
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
💛 If I Can’t Forgive or Am Not Ready, Does That Mean I’m Failing My Faith?
Some women have been told since girlhood that forgiveness is the only proof of faith.That good women forget.That holy women move on.That spiritual women never
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: