What the Eagle Can Teach You About Rising Above
When the Crow Has to Let Go: What the Eagle Can Teach You About Rising Above Eagles are known as some of the most majestic …
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Finding the Balance: Pro-Black Identity and Christian Faith
The phrase “don’t be so pro-Black that you become anti-Christ” has sparked considerable debate within Christian communities, particularly among Black believers navigating questions of racial …
In Seven
In Seven By Mary Ann Samedi I spoke the stars into beingflung galaxies like sparks from My fingertips.I told the seas where to stop,the mountains …
How to Communicate So Men Will Listen
The Language of Respect: How to Communicate So Men Will Listen Ever feel like you and the men in your life are speaking different languages? …
How Serving in Marriage Leads to Fulfillment
The Beautiful Paradox: How Serving in Marriage Leads to Fulfillment There’s a beautiful paradox woven throughout Scripture that shows up powerfully in marriage: when we …
The Heart-Wrenching Choice to Face Serious Illness Alone
When Love Means Distance: The Heart-Wrenching Choice to Face Serious Illness Alone It’s one of the most painful phone calls anyone can receive: “I have …
Unanswered Call
Unanswered Call by Mary Ann Samedi I called, once, then twice, unsure,Hoping your voice would be the cure.A friend, a guide, a steady sound,But silence …
Despite Them
Despite Them by Mary Ann Samedi I came to them—heart open wide,With restless thoughts I could not hide.Their eyes met mine, then turned away,Lost in …
Navigating Spiritual Deflection in Difficult Conversations
Have you ever tried to have an honest conversation with someone only to feel like they dodged, deflected, or spiritualized the issue? Recently, I shared …
Healing from Toxic Family Relationships
What’s Worked, What Hasn’t, and How Faith Makes All the Difference Family is supposed to be a place of love, safety, and unconditional support. But …