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 [...]
Against the Gates of Hell: A Crack House Exodus by Mylow Young Over the years there have been special days or months of the year to recognize, commemorate or honor a people or a cause. On any given day of the year, if you search, you will find a day for something or someone. There [...]
Have you ever had a ticket to an event, misread where you were assigned to sit and ended up in the wrong seat? Many functions have reserved seating, which is an indication that our position in attendance has been pre-arranged. Some of us in the body of Christ are thanking and praising God for the [...]
Many Believers would agree that they are under construction or a work in progress. But there is a secret hunger that is deeply hidden that cannot be explained. Even though there is an appearance of dissatisfaction, the enemy has used the element of time as a mirage to capture and cause complacency. Progression requires movement [...]
“IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE WRITING” By Sharon Tubbs I’m no expert but I do have some writing experience as the author of two books. I’ve also facilitated a group for aspiring authors, attended various conferences and workshops, and currently participate in a critique group. So, I’ve talked to plenty of aspiring writers in my [...]
