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We’re Not Always Happy And That’s Okay

We’re Not Always Happy And That’s Okay

You deserve to be happy, but you also deserve to have the space and the time not to be happy as well. Positive vibes only and don’t worry be happy sound great, but they aren’t always realistic. It’s time to have a serious look at happiness.

Why “Amazing Grace” Is One Of Our Most Sacred Hymns

Why “Amazing Grace” Is One Of Our Most Sacred Hymns

Reclaiming: In 1748, a white enslaver nearly died when his vessel was caught in a storm, killing many of the enslaved Africans on board. He wrote Amazing Grace in 1772. In the early 19th century, the hymn grew in popularity, and generations of enslaved Africans claimed the song for themselves,

His Legacy Reminds Us To Walk With God

His Legacy Reminds Us To Walk With God

God is with us everywhere we go, but walking with God is an intentional choice. One man chose to walk with God every day of his life. His story reminds us that taking the path to liberation and sticking with it is a choice.

This Black Congregation Is Older Than The United States

This Black Congregation Is Older Than The United States

The community he founded in 1773 is still going strong. Like him, we have the power to build strong, supportive spiritual communities both inside and outside of the church.

Difference Between Being God-Fearing And Being Scared Of God

Difference Between Being God-Fearing And Being Scared Of God

Are you God-fearing? There is a BIG difference between being God-fearing and being scared of God. Being God-fearing means being in awe of God. Here’s why leaning into our holy fear is liberating.

This Threat To Black Romantic Love Needs Our Attention

This Threat To Black Romantic Love Needs Our Attention

Navigating romantic relationships can be challenging whether you’re happily single, married, or looking for love. For Black relationships, in particular, there’s one thing to keep an eye out for that can harm even the strongest of bonds.

How To Pass on Generational Joy, Not Trauma

How To Pass on Generational Joy, Not Trauma

You’ve probably familiar with talk of generational trauma – where hurt keeps getting passed down through generations. But what about generational joy? We all deserve the good things our past has to offer. Surely if pain is passed down, then joy is, too, right?

How To Manage Disappointment With Power And Grace

How To Manage Disappointment With Power And Grace

Being let down is never easy. The hurt, confusion, and anger from the experience are a lot for us to carry. We all deserve to feel supported, but what happens when those around us are afraid or won’t listen to us when we need them? And how do we respond when we have always had their back?

Why It’s Spiritually Important To Stay Thirsty

Why It’s Spiritually Important To Stay Thirsty

We all deserve to be poured into, so why would God ever want us to thirst? Surprisingly, being thirsty is one of the biggest ways we learn spiritual discipline. And discipline is the step right before devotion.

One Incredibly Powerful Way To Show Love

One Incredibly Powerful Way To Show Love

How do you show love? Even if you don’t think about the ways you show up for other people or even when your daily duties or job requires you to help others, the impact can be enormous. Love is powerful, and to activate it we need only to do one simple thing.

The Most Popular Word In The Bible And The Lesson To Learn From It

The Most Popular Word In The Bible And The Lesson To Learn From It

Throughout the bible, water appears as a metaphor for God’s divine will. Water has continuously guided us towards liberation. To appreciate water is to know God. God’s divine waters live in all of us.

How To Incorporate Litanies Into Your Prayer Practice

How To Incorporate Litanies Into Your Prayer Practice

Being vulnerable enough to ask for help can feel scary, but God is always with us. A litany is a powerful way to invite God into our vulnerable moments. Here are tips on how to incorporate litanies into your moments of solitude.

Taking Action On Behalf Of Ourselves Is Holy Work

Taking Action On Behalf Of Ourselves Is Holy Work

Have you ever worked on a job or been in situations where you were mistreated? You deserve to be treated well, no matter what position you hold. But how do we know when to act and when to let things slide?

Why The Sharing Of Our Stories Is Holy Work

Why The Sharing Of Our Stories Is Holy Work

Stories have kept our history and traditions alive for generations. The Bible also tells us the importance of remembrance, a holy and ancestral act of storytelling we must continue. Here’s why.

How ‘Let Go and Let God’ Reminds Us Of His Divine Protection

How ‘Let Go and Let God’ Reminds Us Of His Divine Protection

God is on your side. When we “let go and let God,” as our enslaved ancestors did, we can find peace in knowing that God is always working on our behalf, especially against oppression—this ancestral belief is the perfect example.

The World Needs You To Accomplish Your Hardest Goals

The World Needs You To Accomplish Your Hardest Goals

Have you ever had a goal in your heart that you wanted to accomplish but thought just wasn’t possible? No matter the circumstances, the goals we have in our hearts are holy, and God needs us to do this one thing to ensure they happen.

What Black Women Teach Us About The Power Of Feeling

What Black Women Teach Us About The Power Of Feeling

We are all worthy of healing. Healing is liberation work. Healing is when we all have the space, safety, and faith to feel our emotions without shame. What would the world look like if we all allowed ourselves to feel deeply? Black women across the world continue to show us how.

The Divine Power of Embracing Change

The Divine Power of Embracing Change

Have you ever wanted something to change so badly that you dreamed about it? Change comes when we work together to make it happen, and it starts with having faith that change is indeed possible. How does your faith inspire you to dream big?

How This Love Language Makes Us All Stronger

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How This Love Language Makes Us All Stronger

We all deserve to be loved deeply and fully. What do you think of when you hear the word “love?" Sometimes the violence and hatred around us can unintentionally seep into our daily lives - including how we treat the people we love.

The Black History Of Dreaming

The Black History Of Dreaming

Our people have always believed in the deeper meanings of dreams, their connection to ancestors, and their power to impact our waking life. Here’s how we've interpreted dreams throughout history.

Feeling Overwhelmed? How Brooms Can Help Ground Our Spirits

Feeling Overwhelmed? How Brooms Can Help Ground Our Spirits

Do you sometimes sweep or clean to feel better? There may be a spiritual reason. The next time you pick up a broom to sweep your space, remember that our ancestors likely did the same. During enslavement, brooms were a major symbol of home, love, and agency - and not just for weddings.

Three Ways To Liberate Our Spirits In The Real World

Three Ways To Liberate Our Spirits In The Real World

The spiritual lessons we are taught make us better people sound good – theoretically. But then the real world kicks in and those lessons can feel hard to live by. But take heart. You deserve the space to practice those lessons for yourself and others.

What This Black Goddess’ Principles Can Teach Us About Harmony

What This Black Goddess’ Principles Can Teach Us About Harmony

You deserve to thrive. Ma’at is the Egyptian goddess who embodies truth, justice, and divine order. When we make her principles ours, we can create beautiful abundance in our lives.

Who Do You Call Upon For Spiritual Guidance?

Who Do You Call Upon For Spiritual Guidance?

When we feel the world's pressures building up like water, remember God’s love will always guide us home to ourselves. This traditional ocean deity helped our Haitian ancestors remember this whenever they felt lost at sea.

4 Tips To Connect Black Youth With Spirit

4 Tips To Connect Black Youth With Spirit

Raising Black children is a sacred responsibility. It is our duty and honor to teach Black children that they are divinely loved and were sent here with a purpose from God. Here are five tips to help our children foster a relationship with God.