Allowing God to write our life story with Jesus at the center is the goal, and we must trust that even when unexpected things happen, they can work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.
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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.
Preserved by Purpose: 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.
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.
Preserved by Purpose: Embracing Silence
Silence can be a powerful tool for healing and wisdom, and it is important to embrace it in order to reconnect with God and others.
Preserved by Purpose – Lifestyle of Thankfulness
“Actions speak louder than words.” We’re all familiar with this phrase and apply it to various personal and professional areas of our lives. In my own life, I often remind […]
Preserved By Purpose: God’s Pruning
By Shewanda Riley A number of years ago, I attended the University of North Texas Equity andDiversity Conference in Denton, Texas where television journalist Soledad O’Brien was akeynote speaker. As […]
Preserved by Purpose – Spiritual Selfie
10 years ago, I travelled to Paris, France and Vienna, Austria by myself for a brief vacation in mid-summer. As much as I enjoyed visiting some of the most […]
Preserved by Purpose: Stretching your Faith at the Next Level
A first-time yoga class left the author feeling frustrated and unsure, but she was encouraged by the teacher to keep trying and have faith in her efforts, which reminded her of Hebrews 11:6.
Love Conquers All: Biblical Perspective
Love, in the biblical sense, is an unconditional state of being that only results in positive outcomes, and is our reason for being, our reason for salvation, and our reason for being loved by God.
