Author Shewanda Riley explores the significance of God’s various biblical names, such as Jehovah Shalom and Jehovah Raah, as a means to understand His multifaceted nature and provide comfort to believers.
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Preserved by Purpose: Taking the Limits off of God
Author Shewanda Riley discusses the importance of overcoming narrow faith and low expectations to embrace the limitless blessings offered by God.
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Preserved By Purpose: Holy Boldness
Author Shewanda Riley shares a personal reflection on the concept of holy boldness, illustrating how choosing silence over retaliation can lead to reconciliation.
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Preserved By Purpose: Do Your Part, Pour Into Others!
Author Shewanda Riley shares personal insights on revitalizing her lawn during a Texas heatwave and draws parallels between deep watering and nurturing meaningful connections through faith.
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Preserved By Purpose: Becoming Aunt Janet
In honor of National Aunt and Uncle Day, Dr. Shewanda Riley uses the story of Mike Epps and his transformative encounter with Aunt Janet to illustrate the life-changing power of supportive words.
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Preserved By Purpose: Celebrating Aunts (and Uncles)
National Aunt and Uncle Day is celebrated on July 26th, and is an opportunity to show appreciation for the impact aunts and uncles have had on families, with creative gift ideas and activities to honor them.
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Preserved by Purpose: The Badge of Shame- The Childfree Aunt
Mary J. Blige’s comments about not having kids sparked a social media firestorm, highlighting the pressure women face to have children and the importance of celebrating aunts and uncles who choose to be childfree.
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Preserved By Purpose: Who You Calling Auntie?
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.
