African American women in media and entertainment, such as Oprah, Ava Duvernay, and Gayle King, have expressed their discomfort with being called “auntie” due to its association with old age and the stereotype of the mammy, while others view it as an honorable title of respect and connection.
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Preserved By Purpose: Withdrawals from the Bank of Frank
This Father’s Day, Shewanda Riley reflects on the impact fathers have on their children’s lives, both positive and negative, and encourages people to honor their fathers and the deposits they’ve made in their lives.
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Preserved By Purpose: Is God Is; Who’s Got The Power
The movie Is God Is is a powerful story of twin sisters who must confront their emotions in order to tap into their inner strength and find their purpose.
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Preserved by Purpose: Seeing Clearly During and After the Storm
Through the story of Jonah, we can learn that God often uses storms in our lives to get us to a place of obedience, so that we can ultimately be in a position to be a blessing to others.
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Preserved by Purpose: Following and Marching in Faith
Shewanda Riley shares her experience of driving in Los Angeles traffic, and how trusting God’s plan can help us overcome challenges in life.
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Preserved by Purpose: Hot Water Cornbread and Mama’s Wisdom
After struggling to make hot water cornbread, the author finally learned the secret from her mother, and was reminded that spiritual growth is similar to the process of learning to balance the various areas of one’s life.
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Preserved By Purpose: Transitions Are a Christian’s Best Friend
Transitions can be difficult, but trusting God and focusing on His plan can help us to stay encouraged and build our faith.
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Texas Gospel Music Show Revitalizes North Texas Tradition
The Texas Gospel Music Show is returning to North Texas, blending history, faith, and community in a weekend designed to uplift and inspire, featuring traditional Southern gospel quartets and emerging regional artists.
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Preserved by Purpose: Shock Treatment
After her father was brought back to life by a neighbor who knew CPR, the author reflects on how the experience taught her the importance of genuine forgiveness and how God sometimes allows jolts to get our hearts back on rhythm.
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Preserved by Purpose: Lessons from The Woman King: Scars and Limps, But Still Walking
The Woman King is a movie that explores the idea that scars are the mark of a warrior, and that the battles we survive make us stronger and give us new names, such as overcomer.
