In times of loss and uncertainty, thankfulness can be found by having a healthy perspective and trusting that God has something better in store for us.
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Preserved by Purpose: Worship and Thankfulness in the Middle
A woman and her friend experienced a potentially dangerous situation while trying to attend Kwanzaafest in Dallas, but were protected from the worst and encouraged to be thankful for the experience.
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Amid the Shutdown Void, Black Churches Filled Empty Stomachs
Black churches across the US have been providing food assistance to those affected by the government shutdown, which disproportionately affected Black Americans, with some churches serving hot meals and others handing out food baskets and gift cards.
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Preserved By Purpose: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 3
Boaz demonstrated wholeness in his life by recognizing the importance of connections with others, as seen in his interactions with the kinsman redeemer of Ruth and his willingness to follow tradition and trust God.
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Preserved By Purposed: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 2
Boaz’s actions in the Old Testament book of Ruth show that he was whole emotionally and spiritually, as he recognized and respected God’s presence and power, and encouraged Ruth to trust in God.
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Black Preaching Has Always Been About Survival and Revival
The Kelly U. Farrow Institute for Black Preaching and Education is building a movement to sustain and evolve the legacy of Black preaching, offering programs that combine theological rigor, social justice engagement, and personal renewal to train a new generation of prophetic preachers and educators.
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Preserved by Purpose – Boaz Ain’t Broke
The biblical story of Ruth and Boaz is a reminder that the person we are looking for in love should be whole emotionally, spiritually, financially, and physically, and not broken.
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Preserved by Purpose: Perfected in the Process
Shewanda Riley, a Dallas-based author, reflects on her journey of overcoming perfectionism and finding success in writing, emphasizing the importance of the process of writing rather than just the finished product.
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No One Knows the Day or Hour of the Rapture — Except for TikTok
Pastor Joshua Mhlakela’s rapture prediction has gone viral on social media, revealing the Black community’s ability to find humor and hope in the face of the unknown.
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Preserved by Purpose: The Paddle Boat Blessing
A woman and her 14-year-old companion experienced a nerve-wracking paddle boat ride that ended with a rescue, reminding them to trust in God and not rely on their own efforts.
