I am the descendant of slaves and white slave owners. I did not melt into the pot that is America. The pot melted into me. Back in the later 50s and early 60s no one I knew wanted to admit to that. To be a descendant of a slave meant you were less than a [...]
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March 1, 2010
Posted by Minnette Coleman in: African-American, Attitude, Education, Faith, Family, Freedom, History
 3 comments February 15, 2010
Posted by Janice F. Baca in: Faith, Inspiration & Motivation, Lifestyle, Motivation, Non-Fiction, Religion, Spirituality, Uncategorized
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Jesus was a Jew. He spoke the Jewish language, lived the Jewish life, and was very active in the Jewish community. Jesus studied and learned the Old Testament in His growing years, as well as celebrated the Jewish feasts and festivals. It makes sense that Jesus would use the culture, language, and traditions [...] February 13, 2010
I had a conversation recently that made me think about this. I have always considered myself a “late bloomer.” As a mom, I have watched my children grow into young adulthood and constantly marvel at how much further along in their development they seem to be than I was at their ages! It made me [...] February 2, 2010
Posted by Minnette Coleman in: African-American, Commentary, Current Events, Faith, Family, Foreign Affairs, Freedom, Religion
4 comments They said God sent them to Haiti to save the children. Even behind bars after being stopped at the border of neighboring Dominican Republic with 33 children and no permission to take them they claimed they were doing the right thing. At this time Haiti is flooded with people helping from all over the world. [...] February 1, 2010
Edible – The New Faith The greatest love story that has never been told. Most of our preconceived ideas about Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden come from John Milton’s epic poem “Paradise Lost,” published in 1667. He took the Genesis account and greatly expanded it using his creative flair. Milton used his imagination [...] January 23, 2010
My darling love, God decided to call you home It has been a long time, but I still feel so alone I realize the day will come when I will heal But right now I miss you and that’s just the way I feel As the days come and the nights go Many have asked, ”are you okay”? most of the times I’ll say no I often [...] January 22, 2010
If I had known my life would turn out like this I never would have joined a gang and taken such a risk Being part of a gang seemed really exciting to me But it was a mistake this I can finally see It’s to late now I’ve already joined I wish I had listened to my mother, I’m her only [...] January 19, 2010
Love is the most powerful force in the universe (1 Cor. January 19, 2010
Did You Know? Improving the quality of your health doesn’t have to be hard or complicated. Simple is always best. Jesus never made anything complicated. Now there is certainly a difference between “easy” and “simple.” Something may be simple but it might not necessarily be easy to do. For me, breaking things down to their [...] January 10, 2010
There are two books that will be opened in Heaven one day When they are opened, what will you have to say? Will Christ find your name in both or just one? If it’s not in the Lamb’s Book of Life It means you did not accept Jesus Christ The other is a record book; it will list the deeds [...] January 10, 2010
A father indeed strives daily to possess the attributes of Christ He loves and adores Christ and in all things Christ is first A father indeed trains up his children as instructed by the Lord He seeks advice from God through prayer and the Holy Word A father indeed does not provoke his children to wrath Instead he leads them [...] January 8, 2010
In all fairness (which I slip into sometimes entirely by accident), this piece is not exclusively about Christians; it is about all people who describe themselves as ‘devout’ and then promote hatred and persecution of others. There are some people who describe themselves as ‘devout’ who really are (and who are very special people indeed), [...] January 6, 2010
There was a man who loved the Lord very much. It showed in the way he lived everyday. He didn’t mind sharing the gospel with whom ever he met. He was a man of great wisdom, because he truly feared, loved, and reverenced God. This man knew that God was loving and kind to everyone. [...] January 6, 2010
Once in a great while you have the privilege of witnessing true, pure, selfless, unconditional love, as our Creator intended it to be, and it totally revolutionizes your understanding and concept of just what real love is. It shakes you back to reality and makes you appreciate what you have with your spouse, as imperfect and sometimes frustrating as it may be. I was fortunate enough to witness this first-hand and I will be forever impacted by [...] December 31, 2009
Posted by Minnette Coleman in: African-American, Faith, Family, Freedom, History, Religion
One comment This evening while most of us are preparing to ring in the New Year with a glass of bubbly some in the African American community will spend the hours before the change of years in church. Although people of many faiths spend the last night of the old year praying in the new Night Watch [...] December 27, 2009
I admit that I have doubts about organized religion because I have seen the damage it has done to numerous societies. I also admit that of late I have voiced strong sentiments about my belief in God and nature, sentiments that have been met with vehement objections because I will not yield to the word [...] December 23, 2009
Posted by Minnette Coleman in: Commentary, Environment, Faith, Family, Religion, Uncategorized
9 comments Here is something that may or may not spur more debate on our site. After seeing the latest costly (500 million dollars) and entertaining blockbuster, “Avatar”, I started thinking about the true concept of deities. Mankind has always known that we could not pull off life alone. A higher power was always required. For most [...] December 23, 2009
America’s Christmas Wars By Alan Caruba It’s become the new Christmas tradition; a handful of people who demand that everyone else stop celebrating Christmas by displaying manger scenes in public places or stop singing Christmas carols in school, or stop saying “Merry Christmas.” These people are annoying twits, but they too often get their way because the courts [...] December 21, 2009
September 20, 2009 My judgment day has finally come in the sport of baseball. I’ll never forget the feeling I had when I got off of the airplane at Midway Airport in Chicago, IL: “Holy crap, I’m in Illinois…to play baseball!” I can close my eyes and see myself standing at the terminal, saying this to [...] December 20, 2009
My daughter Elizabeth and I attended an open house at the college she decided to attend. The dean spoke to the students and posed this riddle to them. “Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. Question: How many are left?” December 16, 2009
One day while sitting at my desk having a pitty party. I had just hung the phone up after talking to my son. He had been on yet another interview and didn’t get the job. When I heard the sadness in his voice, saying well mom back to the drawing board. Those words pierce a whole in my heart. My son [...] December 16, 2009
My mother and I go to church every Sunday. It’s a nice church with a somewhat conservative message and a mass like I remember as a kid. Although the mass is not in Latin, we still celebrate the mass with all of what people might call pomp and circumstance. There is a processional at the [...] December 15, 2009
Position is paramount in importance. I don’t mean social position or even financial position. Those are superficial indicators at best. Really knowing who you are brings enormous power and peace. For example, when my daughter, Elizabeth, was a toddler, my husband owned a restaurant. While she was very well-behaved, she just knew her daddy owned the [...] December 13, 2009
I am a survivor of the Iraq War I am alive but my mind wonders afar I remember when I wanted to die for my country I was willing, but now I feel so angry I saw so much, but it’s strange because I don’t want to tell it I keep telling myself if [...] December 11, 2009
Posted by AngelaPoseyArnold in: Biography & Memoir, Education, Faith, Family, Freedom, History, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Experiences, Lifestyle, Non-Fiction, Personal Experiences, Relationships, Religion, Short Stories, Social Aspects, Social Issues, Spirituality, Women's Perspective
Leave a comment Christmas 1947-Alabama (Not so much unlike Christmas 2009–Alabama—same heart–same spirit) By Angela Posey-Arnold “What are you getting for Christmas this year, Jimmy? I think I’m getting a record player. I picked one out at Elmore’s.” Bonnie said to her friend and classmate at lunch. Jimmy swallowed the last bite of apple, “A record player? That will be neat. [...] December 11, 2009
Posted by AngelaPoseyArnold in: Children, Creative Writing, Faith, Family, Fiction, General Topics, Humor, Poetry
Leave a comment More rapid than an eagle, his Ford truck [...] December 7, 2009
This is a true must tell story. I’m a born again Christian filled with the Holy Spirit. My husband and I planned a trip home for Christmas in 2008. It had been over twenty years since we had spent Christmas in my home town. I was truly excited because my sisters, brothers and the grandchildren [...] December 6, 2009
Posted by Minnette Coleman in: Attitude, Commentary, Faith, Relationships, Religion, Uncategorized
8 comments I think I have started something that cannot be finished. There can be a finite number of comments when it comes to anything about religion. Let me stick it out a little further. There are those who believe in the book call the Bible. There are those who follow the teachings in it. But what [...] December 2, 2009
Improving the quality of your health doesn’t have to be hard or complicated. Simple is always best. Jesus never made anything complicated. Now there is certainly a difference between “easy” and “simple.” Something may be simple but it might not necessarily be easy to do. For me, breaking things down to their basic components simplifies them and I believe the following strategies will help you make 2010 your healthiest year – ever! [...] December 1, 2009
Posted by georgepolley in: Books, Creative Writing, Faith, Fiction, Latino & Hispanic, Mental Health, The Writer's Corner
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1 Joseph Fernandez had just turned twenty five. On his birthday, he and his mother went to the church. At five o’clock in the morning, the old woman came into his room and shook him by the shoulder. “Joseph,” she said; “get up!” Then she shuffled out, leaving him to rub his [...] December 1, 2009
For several months now I have been receiving this rather disturbing email over and over. It tells the following story: two men walk into Sunday services wearing masks and carrying rifles. They ask the congregation of 2,000 “Who is willing to take a bullet for Jesus?” The choir leaves, the deacons leave and most of [...] December 1, 2009
One of the great pleasures of reading indie authors is that they are often literary Luddites, exuberantly smashing the commercial frameworks imposed on their more industrially-produced cousins, replacing them with a more zestful, fresh, individual and – might I say – compelling approach to their work. It is not that they do not recognise [...] November 29, 2009
I was deathly ill, my health was poor I felt death knocking at my door I am a child of God saved by the Blood of The Lamb I began to pray asking God to heal me in Jesus’ name I wasn’t ready to die, I was on a mission for my Lord I [...] November 29, 2009
Faith is like the mighty roaring wind November 6, 2009
Posted by Muhammad Cohen in: Commentary, Current Events, Faith, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Relations, Islam, Religion, Sports
Leave a comment Indonesia and Israel and Muslims and Jews moved toward better relations on the tennis court this [...] October 28, 2009
Posted by steve sangirardi in: Commentary, Creative Writing, Faith, Life Experiences, Personal Experiences, Religion
One comment Stephen Sangirardi Let Us Blush and The Gaza Strip Bard715@aolcom October 27, 2009
The first thing I learned before I knew there was a Civil Rights Movement was that there was always going to be a fight. Somebody somewhere was going to try to take away your rights, take away your belongings, take away your life. Before it had a name there was no movement there were just people trying [...] October 21, 2009
Bob invited us to brag about our children and you certainly don’t have to ask me twice! I was 29 when I got married (and at that point I never thought that would ever happen) and had my first child at age 30. Pretty much my heart’s desire had always been to have [...] October 20, 2009
Posted by AMusico in: Attitude, Faith, Habit Change, Inspiration & Motivation, Lifestyle
Leave a comment America’s first national Thanksgiving occurred in 1789. According to the Congressional Record for September 25th of that year, this was the first act of the Framers after completing the Bill of Rights: Elias Boudinot said he could not think of letting the session pass without offering an opportunity to all the citizens of the United States of joining with one voice in returning to Almighty God their sincere thanks for the many blessings He had poured down upon them. [...] October 12, 2009
Jonah 3:1-3 NLT “Then the Lord spoke to Jonah a second time: Get up and go to the great city of Ninevah, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you. This time Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command…” What an incredibly encouraging portion of scripture this is! Jonah ignored the Lord’s command the first time. [...] October 9, 2009
Now is all we really have. We can put something off into the future and say we’ll do or have it “tomorrow.” But there is no tomorrow because every day becomes today! There’s certainly no harm in planning for the future, setting goals. Those are actually very good things that give our lives structure. [...] October 8, 2009
Posted by schreiberapfel in: Current Events, Faith, Family, General Topics, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Experiences, Uncategorized
7 comments There was the sudden rush of water, rising, quick and fast. They had to run. Run! Go to the second floor of the house, no the water is still rising, now go to the rooftop. It’s cold, they’re wet, water everywhere. Water now gets higher and higher. Water is almost on the rooftop! Mama I’m [...] October 6, 2009
Posted by AMusico in: Attitude, Creative Writing, Faith, Life Experiences, Personal Experiences
Leave a comment The next morning he left for school and as I prepared to leave for work, I just lifted him up to the Lord in prayer. As I was finishing up a few last minute tasks, the words, ‘Tell Matt to give it all to the Lord,’ popped into my head. I stopped and considered that. I wasn’t sure if he’d truly understand how to do that, but it wouldn’t leave me so I called and left a message on his cell [...] October 3, 2009
Posted by cmusico in: Advice, Attitude, Biography & Memoir, Economic Crisis, Economics, Faith, Family, Finance, Habit Change, Health & Fitness, Humor, Inspiration & Motivation, Journalism, Life Experiences, Motivation, Nutrition, Personal Experiences, Recovery, Relationships, Weight loss
Leave a comment This month marks a rather large milestone in my life — it’s the official one-year anniversary of my real-world independence. This time last year, I moved into my apartment in Jersey City. Sure, I stayed in the dorms at Seton Hall University, but I always went home for the summer. This was different, though. This [...] October 2, 2009
Posted by AngelaPoseyArnold in: Biography & Memoir, Faith, Family, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Experiences, Personal Experiences, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality
One comment An Expert Witness By Angela Posey- Arnold
“I would like to stand up and say that I love the Lord.” The members of the congregation where I attend church usually start their testimony with those words. Then [...] October 1, 2009
Posted by Jose Antonio Ponce in: Faith, Family, Life Experiences, Poetry, Spirituality
Leave a comment My brother recently went through a prolonged illness and passed away last week. I will miss everything about him and I look forward to seeing him again. There’s no time in heaven Each day is the next And the minute you get there
October 1, 2009
Posted by AngelaPoseyArnold in: Current Events, Faith, Family, Freedom, General Topics, Inspiration & Motivation, Military, Relationships, Religion, Social Issues, Spirituality
One comment Shield of Faith By Angela Posey-Arnold “…….. hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:16 [...] September 30, 2009
Posted by Tina Rae Collins in: Attitude, Comments & Discussion, Faith, Family, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Experiences, Motivation, Personal Experiences, Religion, Self-Help, Spirituality, Wellness
One comment I have weathered a major storm in my life. It isn’t quite over, but I am now riding out the tail-end of [...] September 29, 2009
I would like to talk a little about the concept of uniqueness. As children of God we are each unique in every way. We are priceless, one-of-a-kind, Designer originals. Personally, and from all my experience coaching different people, I truly do not believe there is just one perfect diet/food/supplement/regimen/protocol that would benefit every person all the time. The cookie-cutter approach to health doesn’t work. While there are foundational principles that apply to everyone, the way they are fleshed out varies with each person. [...] September 29, 2009
Broken down to the most basic component – your life is simply a series of moments. Each one is precious. Some may be more exciting or memorable than others, but each one is important and brings you to the next…and the next. Each is a gift, a present, crafted specifically for you and comes directly from the hand of God! If some famous person gave you a valuable gift of some kind, you’d protect, admire and appreciate it constantly. How much more should we do that with today’s [...] September 23, 2009
Posted by Muhammad Cohen in: Current Events, Environment, Environmental Issues, Faith, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Relations, Geopolitical Events, Global Warming, Islam, Opinion, The Economy, The Pundit's Corner
Leave a comment The spirit of this holy season for Muslims and Jews, rather than the angry rhetoric of religious zealots on both sides, could help bring peace to the Middle [...] September 23, 2009
The negative effects environmental noise has on your health including hearing loss, increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and increased appetite leading to weight gain are no secret. What I want to focus on today is quieting the inner noise, which is just as destructive to true health. “Internal noise” or the constant stream of self-talk that runs through your mind can greatly impact your health as [...] September 23, 2009
Much like reframing an old picture can give it new life, so can reframing the situations that cause us stress. According to Dr. Don Colbert, author of The Seven Pillars of Health, the term “reframing” means learning to see the past, present and future in a positive light. [...] September 21, 2009
Posted by AngelaPoseyArnold in: Current Events, Faith, Family, Freedom, Heroes, Inspiration & Motivation, Life Experiences, Military, Poetry, Religion, Spirituality, Terrorism
2 comments Since 2004 I have been involved with “Amazing Grace, Ministry to the Troops”. We send packages to Chaplains and soldiers, and individual letters and cards to actively deployed and wounded American [...] September 21, 2009
Did you know, prayer is the most basic mind-body therapy known to man? In fact, even though some experts are only realizing how important your spirit is to your physical health now, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, believed that the moral and spiritual aspects of a person’s life affected their health. [...] September 14, 2009
Jonah 3:1-3 NLT “Then the Lord spoke to Jonah a second time: Get up and go to the great city of Ninevah, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you. This time Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command…” What an incredibly encouraging portion of scripture this is! Jonah ignored the Lord’s command the first time. [...] |
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1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in [...]