Introduction 1 John 2: 9-11 NIV states, “Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother […]
A Soul Searching History Lesson: Change is in The Eye of The Beholder (Part 3)
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 As I listened to Mrs. Jefferson’s accounts of 1963, I wanted to skip the parts of history that made me uncomfortable. You know the […]
A Soul Searching History Lesson: The Year of 1963 (Part 2)
“It was a pivotal time for the Civil Rights Movement. It was also a turning for the worst in my life. It was the year my eyes were opened to the real reason for the differences I experienced growing up. This was the time I allowed the anger and the hatred to enter my heart,” Patricia Jefferson said.
A Soul Searching History Lesson: Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama (Part 1)
Mrs. Patricia Jefferson was born on February 10, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama. According to Mrs. Jefferson, the city was divided because of segregation; however, she did not truly understand what was happening in their city until her teen years.
Forgiveness Matters- Part 3 Commentary: “Encourage Yourself”
Last week, as we wrapped up the Forgiveness Matters series, we discussed Saul and Barnabas. In summary, when Saul went to Jerusalem to escape the ones trying to kill him, […]
Forgiveness Matters- Part 3 Freedom is Connected to Unity
As we prepare to wrap up this series about forgiveness, I feel as if our Father is leading me to share what happened after Saul accepted his call into the […]
Forgiveness Matters- Part 2 Saul is Waiting
As Stephen was being stoned to death, he prayed, “Do not hold this sin against them.” In the meantime, a man named Saul stood nearby and watched as they stoned […]
FORGIVENESS MATTERS-PART 1 COMMENTARY: WHERE IS STEPHEN?
Last week, God placed it on my heart to ask, “Where are the Stephens in the world?” “Where are the people, who will honor Him and trust in Him during […]
Forgiveness Matters- Part 1
By: Nicole C Schroeder I recently read an article about a district that apologized to the African American students in their community for years of racial discrimination, but a prominent […]
. . .God Prepares A Table
When God prepares a table for you in the presence of your enemies, it might not go exactly how you envisioned it. Well, at least that was my experience, so […]
My First Blog
When God whispered in my spirit to write and publish my blogs every Tuesday at 5:00P.M., He also whispered in my spirit to disable comments. Of course, I didn’t understand […]