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
Category: Strength for Today
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
✨ How Do I Reject the Parts of Faith That Oppressed Me, While Retaining What Healed Me?
There comes a point when a woman looks at the faith she inherited and realizes:some parts held her down,and other parts held her together. That’s
Shake the Dust Off (Matthew 10:14)
Reflection I know the sting of being called “paranoid,” “too much,” or “ungrateful” because you dared to raise your voice about safety. Sometimes it’s not
The Porch Light That Never Goes Out
Growing up, we knew the porch light meant something. If it was on, you could come in. You were welcome. Even if it was late
💛 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
Documentary clip on Thomas Dorsey
taken from “The Story of Gospel Music”
Devotional: Paul and Barnabas Move On (Acts 13:51)
There is a season for speaking, and there is a season for leaving. Paul and Barnabas knew that. When their safety and message were rejected,
The Story of Gospel Music – Documentary
Gospel music is more than a genre—it is a living testimony of Black American history, resilience, and faith. Born out of the pain of oppression
💫 “When Joy Makes Others Uncomfortable”
You’ve reached a season of joy — and suddenly, some people withdraw, question it, or look at you sideways.You wonder why. In a faith that
