The first time I heard the Jill Scott song, “Golden” years ago, I was hooked. To me, the lyrics were so simple and so inspiring. “I’m holding on […]
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En Memoriam: Garland Ledru Washington
“For when the One Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, HE writes – not that you won or lost – but HOW you played the Game.” ― Grantland Rice […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Right Thing in a Wrong Situation
A number of years ago, I was intrigued by the question of whether you can do the right thing inthe wrong situation and still be blessed. One response kept coming […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Right Thing in a Wrong Situation
A number of years ago, I was intrigued by the question of whether you can do the right thing in the wrong situation and still be blessed. One response […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Sleeping with the Enemy
A number of years ago, the movie Sleeping with the Enemy told a frightening story of a woman being mentally, physically, and verbally abused by her husband. Moviegoers connected with […]
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Preserved by Purpose: The Residue of Rage
“Lift Every Chair and Swing.” “Aquamayne” and “Fade in the Water.” These were some of the top trending social media topics just a couple of weeks ago. Like […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Back to School and Back to Prayer
Each year around this time, I share a Back-to-School prayer. I think it is important to offer encouragement as students, staff and educators prepare to return to school. There […]
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Preserved by Purpose: No Decision is a Decision
A number of years ago, I was talking to a friend about his difficulty in making a choice. Having been there before myself, I could understand his dilemma and […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Wisdom vs Convenience
A few years ago, I jumped into my car early one morning looking forward to another busy day but when I tried to start my car, I didn’t hear the […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Stay in Your Lane
By Shewanda Riley “Stay in your lane. Lane shifts.” The first time I read this sign, I was driving to San Antonio on I-35 in the summer of 2010. […]