Scars are Beautiful by Sharon Ewell Foster In many cultures scars are beautiful—they denote honor and standing. Through intricate patterns, man-made scars share the story, the timeline, and history of the one who bears them. But I didn’t grow up in one of those places. I was born in Texas and grew up in Illinois [...]
Why self-esteem and what is it exactly? Self esteem is the extent to which we like, respect and accept ourselves. It reflects our overall evaluation or appraisal of our self worth. It encompasses our beliefs, emotions and behavior. However, many people operate from the perspective of what others think of them and it fuels a [...]
You Are Something Strange! by Vanessa Richardson I am saved, single, and not having sex. I dedicated myself life and body to Christ at an early age. God didn’t come into my life in a storm. It was in calm; that I answered the call to become a follower of Christ. It was one of [...]
Columbus, OH – Despite a bad economy, grant-making organizations have continued to allocate more funding to women this year and for 2010. Grants are often used by women to start or expand a business, attend college, pay off loans, and/or launch a non-profit organization to help other women. Big organizations, such as the American Association [...]
One Lady Pastor’s Perspective by Pastor Natalie A. Francisco, Ed. D. What are the implications of being a female pastor in the 21st century? To be quite honest, both the best and the worst prevail at the same time. Incredible joys juxtaposed by the incredulous jeers of others who even in this day and time [...]
My success as a mother depended on the sermon my life would preach. ~ Cheryl Lacey Donovan United States – January, 2009 – "Our children are crying out for our love, our attention, and our help. There’s a war going on between us and the world. The spoils of war are our children’s hearts, minds, [...]
11TH ANNUAL 25 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS Call for Nominations, Deadline: October 17, 2008 New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – The Network Journal is currently seeking nominations for its 11th Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards. The selected group of honorees will be recognized for their contribution to the community and the success [...]
4 NATURAL HEALTH SECRETS FOR HER By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor Mother’s day has come and gone, but women all over the globe will continue being the instinctive caregivers that they were designed to be. Although this is an inherent trait, we should be cautioned not to allow it to set the stage [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
