A strong Black woman can be hardened by pressure, but she can become more valuable through her experiences, just like a diamond is made under pressure.
Category: Preserved by Purpose
Preserved – The Answer You Need but not the One You want
A coworker sent a series of emails asking for answers, but she was frustrated by the lack of an answer and the resulting frustration caused her to ask for an answer again.
Preserved by Purpose: Spiritually Speaking and Listening
Jim Washington’s simple question changed the life of a young woman, leading to her professional and personal success as a writer and college English professor.
Preserved by Purpose: Spiritual PTSD – Feelings Remain …and the Healing Begins
By Shewanda Riley Last week, I shared how one of the aftereffects of spiritual warfare is what I call Spiritual PTSD – Purpose, Strength, Trust, and Discernment. Even as […]
Preserved by Purpose: Spiritual PTSD and Life After Warfare
After experiencing war, Christians can struggle with PTSD, which stands for Purpose, Strength, Trust, and Discernment, and can impact their lives after a spiritual warfare battle.
Preserved by Purpose – Salsa for the Soul
“The key to salsa dancing is knowing how to lead and knowing how to follow. Ladies, even if you don’t know where your partner is going. Don’t watch his feet. […]
Preserved by Purpose: Connecting the Disconnected
Does relationship equal purposeful connection? I thought about this recently as I sat mesmerized watching too many hours of those infamous courtroom TV shows during a recent battle with a […]
Preserved by Purpose: Â Presence of Your Enemies
“I am so ready to leave Dallas – Fort Worth” were words I shouted in frustration nearly 20 years ago. I was having a particularly difficult time financially, hated my […]
Preserved by Purpose – King’s Dream Revisited
This week we celebrated the birthday and federal holiday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Considering all that has happened lately regarding threats to justice and equality, in this […]
Preserved by Purpose – The Gift of a Better Me
In addition to thinking of what you want to buy loved ones and friends for Christmas, some of you may be spending this time of the year thinking about your […]
