Follow me as I follow Christ In recent years, the veil has been lifted on some disturbing truths within the Church. Stories of secret sins, financial manipulation, sexual abuse, and toxic leadership — once whispered rumors — are now headlines. The very shepherds entrusted to tend God’s flock have sometimes become wolves in disguise. And … Continue reading Have Church Leaders Failed God’s People—Or Are We Looking in the Wrong Direction?
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The Hierarchy of Honoring People in Your Life
A framework for Honor Do you have a framework for honoring people in your life? If not, I’ll offer you one and you let me know your thoughts on it. The Bible says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;”Proverbs 3:9 NIV And Jesus said: “honor your father and … Continue reading The Hierarchy of Honoring People in Your Life
What a Day! MLK Day and Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration: A Godincidence?
Today, January 20, 2025, is not a coincidence, but a Godincidence. Today is both Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day and the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump (DT) as the 47th President of the United States. It’s a unique convergence. The Significance of the Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually on the … Continue reading What a Day! MLK Day and Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration: A Godincidence?
The Abortion Debate: Reframing From A Biblical Perspective on Accountability and Responsibility
Abortion is not only the Woman’s Choice or Issue Abortion is one of the most polarizing topics in our society today, often debated from moral, ethical, and spiritual perspectives. However, much of the conversation tends to focus on the consequences—whether to permit or prohibit abortion—while neglecting the root causes that lead to these situations. At … Continue reading The Abortion Debate: Reframing From A Biblical Perspective on Accountability and Responsibility
Will you Support a Great Cause?
http://www.instagram.com/reel/DE7yJuBv1rz/ Support a great cause while carrying a meaningful reminder! Purchase art keychains designed with love, and know that every donation goes directly to supporting the victims of the California wildfires. These unique keychains feature vibrant artwork and symbolize hope, resilience, and community spirit. Your contribution counts and can make a difference in providing immediate … Continue reading Will you Support a Great Cause?
Turning Mistakes and Failures into Tools for Others’ Success
 We all make mistakes. We all face setbacks. It’s part of being human. However, what truly matters is how we learn from those experiences and, more importantly, how we share those lessons with others. Many people are quick to learn from others’ successes, but what if the real power lies in learning from their … Continue reading Turning Mistakes and Failures into Tools for Others’ Success
Of Folklore and Mythology: The Timeless Influence on Modern Culture
Folklore and mythology (R) Apollo and Artemis with Starbucks logo in the background Folklore and mythology have been integral to human civilization for centuries, shaping societies, cultures, and traditions. Rooted in storytelling, these narratives have provided explanations for natural phenomena, moral guidance, and a sense of identity. Even in today’s technology-driven world, their influence is … Continue reading Of Folklore and Mythology: The Timeless Influence on Modern Culture
When Church/Christian Leaders Lead People Away from God: Causes and Pathways to Reconciliation
An illustration of God, a church building, and His people looking upward in faith and awe. Being a Leader of any sort in the church, and particularly an Apostle, a Pastor, Evangelist, Prophet, or Teacher, known in the church circles as the five-fold ministry, is a divine calling, a mantle entrusted to shepherd God’s people … Continue reading When Church/Christian Leaders Lead People Away from God: Causes and Pathways to Reconciliation
A Thankful Letter to God
Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and awe. Thank You for the gift of life and for waking me up to see another day. Each breath I take is a reminder of Your grace and mercy, and I am humbled by Your steadfast love. Thank You for being … Continue reading A Thankful Letter to God
Witchcraft is Real – Part I: Know what it is
Witchcraft has no place where Jesus reigns Learn about witchcraft not to fear it but to understand how it operates today. When we think of witchcraft, most of us picture the stereotypical image of an old woman with a crooked hat and broomstick, but in today’s world, witchcraft isn’t just folklore or Halloween imagery—witchcraft has … Continue reading Witchcraft is Real – Part I: Know what it is
Equity with Kindness
https://youtu.be/fXAlfh6QKQs?feature=shared Credits: YouTube Reelblack OneStevie Wonder and Paul Macartney’s Song was so apropos in 1982 as it is in 2024; 40+ years after. Treating each other equitably and with kindness is the foundation of a more harmonious and just society. Nobody wants to be on the receiving end of negativity, especially when it comes in … Continue reading Equity with Kindness
Inglewood, CA: Fast Becoming “The City That Never Sleeps”
The City of Inglewood, once known primarily for its residential neighborhoods and proximity to Los Angeles, has rapidly transformed into a vibrant entertainment and economic hub. Earning the City of Angels its new reputation as “The City That Never Sleeps.” The latest addition of the Intuit Dome, new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, complements Inglewood’s … Continue reading Inglewood, CA: Fast Becoming “The City That Never Sleeps”
The Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome: A Must-Visit for Every Basketball Fan
As the 2024-25 NBA Season begins, the Los Angeles Clippers whose opening night is today, will be ushering in a new era of sports entertainment with their highly anticipated Intuit Dome. This, $2 billion state-of-the-art arena, constructed within 3 years, opened in Inglewood in August, and promises to redefine the fan experience. It is a … Continue reading The Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome: A Must-Visit for Every Basketball Fan
A Call to Unity in the Body of Christ
Unity in the Body of Christ The church (aka body of Christ) has been polarized. [The church is not the building. We are the church.] We’ve allowed race, culture, and politics to divide us and dictate what we do and say, including whose side we are on. This ought not be. We, the church, should … Continue reading A Call to Unity in the Body of Christ
Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Hey all. I know. I know. I know that the NBA Season hasn’t started. So, why are we talking about Giannis, the only Giannis in the NBA, or should I say, in America?! 🙂 Giannis is no longer available 🥹 https://youtu.be/OSBan_sH_b8?feature=shared Nigerian acclaimed artist, Davido’s video of “Unavailable” Yes, a year after being officially engaged, … Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo!
Show me your friends
The wheels that should rotate your social circle. The old adage, “Show me your friends, and I’ll tell you who you are,” often holds true in several cases, but particularly where men engage in destructive behaviors without intervention from their social circles. There are several reasons why friends may fail to advise or step in, … Continue reading Show me your friends
3 Years running
Thanks to WordPress for the platform and to fellow bloggers for the inspiration. It has been fun. Many still yet to come. ❤️✌🏾
It takes a village … does it really?
Credits: Unsplash / Tim Mossholder We are all too familiar with the saying “it takes a village to raise a child.” It is an African proverb that has filtrated the American and western cultures for decades. We can equally use the proverb in other instances; it takes a village to (fill-in-the-blanks)” to avert a suicide … Continue reading It takes a village … does it really?
Have I Spammed Your Blog Site? This is Why?
Credits: Dictionary.com I learned yesterday that I had being “Spamming” other bloggers’ sites (obs). I read Olivia Lucie Blake’s post, “How to support other bloggers,” and it disheartened me to realize that I might have spammed her and others unintentionally. If I have visited your site either as a follower or randomly via Readers’ Discover … Continue reading Have I Spammed Your Blog Site? This is Why?
Jesus Ministry: Peace
Credits: Unsplash / Sunyu Peace is a state of stillness, tranquility, harmony, or serenity. A freedom of the mind from agitation, annoyance, distraction, anxiety, warring, or obsession. It is also a state or condition available to people and nations, but not all possesses it. In the absence of Peace, chaos, or agitation, anxiety, fear, and … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Peace
Of Girls and Daughters
Why do nations and parents treat or elevate boys over girls, sons over daughters, or males over females? Do they think that The Creator made a mistake? The One who made them, made them male and female. At creation, He did not state nor gave a divine preference or importance for their roles. Granted that … Continue reading Of Girls and Daughters
5 Dumb blogging mistakes I have made
Blogging mistakes. Ugh! Many people, including myself, come into the blogging space ready to conquer the world. The recipe for a successful blog …5 Dumb blogging mistakes I have made . . . It’s Sharing Thursday. Sharing #Shelley DS, #Blogging with Spawn’s blog. Her lifestyle blogs always have nuggets that we can glean from; like … Continue reading 5 Dumb blogging mistakes I have made
Blog Post Ideas To Help Increase Traffic
Olivia, how do I increase traffic to my website? Well Anonymous 12625, I honestly have no idea. And that is usually how my conversations with people …Blog Post Ideas To Help Increase Traffic It’s Sharing Thursday. I’m sharing insightful posts today. Please visit and follow Olivia if you don’t already know her. Her posts are … Continue reading Blog Post Ideas To Help Increase Traffic
6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work – Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/6-timeless-virtues-for-life-and-work-2/ Sounds like a Philosophical Tuesday with my images, right? 😊 Yep, we're going there today! . . .Do you have virtues that you live by or are known for? . . .Sharing Dr. Steve Graves’ (SG) Six Timeless Virtues. … Continue reading 6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work – Dr. Stephen R. Graves
Spiritual Gifts Part 2
Credits: Sydney Heron / Unsplash.com From Part 1: The Spiritual Gifts are: Word Of Wisdom Word Of Knowledge Faith. I earlier blogged on this gift. Click here to read it. Gifts of Healing Working Of Miracles Prophecy Discerning of spirits Divers kinds of tongues Interpretation of tongues. The above gifts are also often categorized as: … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts Part 2
Spiritual Gifts: Part 1
Credits: Sydney Heron / Unsplash.com Preamble God gave talents (Matthew 25:15-30) to His sons and daughters. Unfortunately, most of us never discover those talents let alone use them for the benefit of humanity. As such, majority of us have either buried our talents, are living way below God’s capacity for us, or are busy chasing … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts: Part 1
Jesus Ministry: Disturbing Prophetic Words
I don’t know about you, but I have been terribly disturbed by the multitude of “prophetic words“ given pre-the-Presidential election by several men and women of God categorically stating that God told (or showed) them that Donald Trump will serve a second term as President of the USA. But now this is not so. What … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Disturbing Prophetic Words
Californians and November 3rd
Credits: Pexels.com In less than a week, Californians have decisions to make in addition to deciding whether to join the nation next Tuesday, November 3rd, on who to choose as President for the next four years. It is a critical voting year. As such, unprecedented numbers of voters, more than ever before, have already trooped … Continue reading Californians and November 3rd
Pyramid of Friendship
Pyramid of Friendship (C) ThinkTalk I created the above Pyramid of Friendship but had a hard time uploading the file so I did the next best thing I could think of to do; took a photograph of it. If anyone has a better solution for me on how to upload the file, I’d be glad … Continue reading Pyramid of Friendship
The Choices We Make
Credits: UnSplash / Joshua Coleman Choice is both an act and the power of choosing the best of two or several alternatives. Choice is also exercising care in your selection. . . . Daily, we make tons of choices. “It's estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day ... And … Continue reading The Choices We Make
Loving Basketball: A Note from Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner
Credits: NBA.com NBA Games Restart tonight on TNT at 6:30 ET. Watch your local channels to check for airing times. For detailed schedule, visit NBA Restart Schedule. Let’s enjoy it together. Letter to NBA Fans Dear NBA Fan, It’s been more than four months since we last played NBA basketball. Tonight we restart the season with … Continue reading Loving Basketball: A Note from Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner
R A P E
Rape is never a pleasant thing to talk about. It sends shivers down my spines. But, it’s an issue we find ourselves talking about today. It’s an issue dear to The Eternal Word’s heart. It is an issue everyone should be concerned about. It’s also an issue that has no cultural, race, age, or socio-economic … Continue reading R A P E
If men only knew … 5 Things men ought to know
Credits: Pexels If only men knew the gift of God that He gave them, men would handle their wives with utmost care and treat them as precious jewels. Out of the bones of Adam (Genesis 2:21-23), Eve, the mother of all living (Genesis 20:3), was formed. And His Word said, “..., ye husbands, dwell with … Continue reading If men only knew … 5 Things men ought to know
Should love or marriage be based on a business- or love-first model?
Credits: Tenor “What’s in it for me?” “You rub my back and I rub yours (or scratch or poke yours depending on how I’m feeling about you! Lol). Sounds so cold, unh? Yet, these selfish and shamefacedly statements have now become cliches in households. Why does anything have to be in it for you? What … Continue reading Should love or marriage be based on a business- or love-first model?
Woohoo . . . Thank You!
I had eagerly anticipated hitting 50 followers and it’s finally here. Better still, it came sooner than I had expected it. Thank you 🙏🏾😍 Trafficzionmethod and JJ Smith for being my first two followers. You both gave me the break. Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾😍😍WordPress family for the encouragement, motivation, and inspiration. I cherish the likes and … Continue reading Woohoo . . . Thank You!
Egg Salad Sandwich ~ by The Gastronomy Gal
A simple and classic sandwich that is perfect for an at-home lunch or outdoor picnic. Today I am keeping things simple by sharing a recent lunch I …Egg Salad Sandwich
110 days from today …
What are you going to do? Credits: Pexels Whatever you do, do it totally with your heart knowing that you have read, watched, and studied, all that needs to be digested. That, above all, you have studied “to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading 110 days from today …
Love and Love Languages
How do you love yourself or allow yourself to be loved? Are you the flower person, chocolates, wine and dine, just-hold-my-hands kind of person? Or do you prefer the long (phone/face-to-face) conversations? Whatever your preference, wouldn’t you like your significant other to know, or you knowing your children’s; if you have any? Wouldn’t you also … Continue reading Love and Love Languages
Housewife: A Case for the Title
Photo by One Shot on Pexels.comPhoto by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.comPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Every home not only needs a woman, but every home needs a practical woman. A woman who can juggle her acts, smoothly don the hats of a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Economist, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief … Continue reading Housewife: A Case for the Title
Steer clear of work-at-home scams | FTC Consumer Information
As the Coronavirus continues to spread, you may be looking for ways to make money without ever stepping foot outside your door. — Read on http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/07/steer-clear-work-home-scams . . . Everyone ought to subscribe to the Consumer FTC email/blog. The department notifies one on trending consumer issues such as this one and others, including retail stores … Continue reading Steer clear of work-at-home scams | FTC Consumer Information
Prayer: What you may not know about it
Today, I want to talk about prayers. This issue has been togging on my heart to share. So, here it is: [ Quoted scriptures are from the King Janes Version of the Holy Bible ] “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn … Continue reading Prayer: What you may not know about it
Why do we write articles, books, or blogs?
Is it because there is a shortage of information or knowledge-sharing? Certainly not! Or is it because we want to make money? Maybe. But still making money does not suffice. I read former President Obama’s books wherein he stated that the proceeds from his book paid off his student loans. How I wish I could … Continue reading Why do we write articles, books, or blogs?
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