I am an avid viewer of Youtube videos, specifically ones that discuss Christianity, doctrine, and most recently, the unity and separation of the church. Well-known and respected preacher/evangelist, and author, Francis Chan often presents arguments on the American Church, its popularity within church services and the praising and worshipping of…

Ta-Nehisi Coates refers to the student body at Howard University as his “Mecca.” I imagine him being introduced to a sea of black beautiful faces, taking in all the diverse and culturally unique folks on The Yard and picturing a black kingdom right in front of him. In Between the…

More than a Testimony: The Merciful Ones There is such great power and humility in extending grace and mercy to others, especially in moments when we feel we are at our lowest. I needed so much grace and mercy from God and also from the people I knew and loved…

This may be one of the most difficult pieces I will ever write because it surfaces self-inflicted pain, humiliation, situational depression, and hopelessness. I struggle to make sentences now as the thought of what people will think of me after it has been published to my blog site. However, when…

A letter to the Democrat-Reporter: I find it horrendous and disrespectful of the Democratic Reporter to speak on educators who have given back to the community of Demopolis, and have done so with kindness and compassion in their hearts. …

Argue Successfully in Your Relationship: 3 Points to Take Home So, you’ve been arguing nonstop with your love. Nothing seems to get accomplished during the arguments. You argue to argue. He listens to respond. Hitting below the belt isn’t even a thing anymore, you guys are going for the fatal…

Okay, so you’re feeling as if things went from perfect to chaos and you don’t know when, where or how it happened. You and Bae seem to fight more than you all laugh. You frown more than you smile. The chemistry is gone. The vibe is wrong. And honestly, you…

It’ll make you feel better. And we should all have an outlet anyway, right? Why not put those daily struggles to pen and paper? Especially when, at times, you feel as if “no one understands you?” Writing things out can help you when you really don’t feel like having that…