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:Â 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.
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Preserved by Purpose – Lifestyle of ThankfulnessÂ
“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 […]
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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 […]
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Preserved by Purpose –Â 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 […]
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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.
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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.
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Preserved by Purpose – Diamond Life
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.
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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.