Shewanda Riley experienced a 9-hour Spring Cleaning session, where she realized she was a pack rat and felt relieved after throwing away the clutter, which she now sees as a form of pruning to make room for God to give her what he wants her to have so she can do what he wants her to do.
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Preserved by Purpose:  It’s Not Who You Know…But Who Knows You!
Cheryl Smith, a mentor at the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists’ Urban Journalism workshop, advised that networking is not about who you know, but who knows you, and similarly, in our spiritual walk, we must be known by God through our faith and integrity.
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Under Trump 2.0, It’s Hard — But Not Impossible — to Find Hope
Faith leaders are urging Black Americans to rely on Christianity, history, and self-reflection to find hope and resilience in the face of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase the gains of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Preserved by Purpose:Â Aftermath of Answered Prayers
Job’s experience in the Old Testament is a great example of how answered prayers may not be what we expected or wanted, but can still be a blessing in disguise.
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Overcoming Adversity: Tara Robinson’s Journey and The Black Heart Association
Tara Robinson, a school counselor and founder of the Black Heart Association, has overcome adversity to provide free heart screenings to underserved communities, despite facing political and financial challenges.
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Preserved by Purpose – Mahogany Moments
In her article, Shewanda Riley reflects on her own “Mahogany moments” of questioning and uncertainty, and encourages others to trust in God’s plan and grace during times of fear or doubt.
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Preserved by Purpose: Unrestrained: The Angry ChristianÂ
Anger is often used as a starting point to challenge sin and injustice, and embracing transformation can lead to peace, as seen in John 2:14-15.
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Preserved by Purpose: God’s Positioning System
Bishop Monroe Saunders of Transformation Church in Baltimore, Maryland, shared a powerful analogy of God’s Positioning System, reminding us that God is always waiting for us to resume our life’s purpose.
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Preserved by Purpose: GPS – A Christian’s Best FriendÂ
A spiritual GPS, known as the Holy Spirit, provides divine direction and guidance to help us navigate life’s challenges and make the right decisions.
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Preserved by Purpose: Procrastination is the Thief of Dreams
Procrastination can be a thief of dreams, as best-selling author Tia McCollors said, and it’s a combination of not wanting to do it, not knowing what to do, and poor time management that can lead to it.
