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The Power Of Turning Hope Into Action

The Power Of Turning Hope Into Action

We deserve a liberated future. Getting there requires hope that turns our prayers into direct actions that help build a better world for our people. Here’s how we get there.

Galatians 6:9 Gives Us The Power To Overcome Racial Trauma

Galatians 6:9 Gives Us The Power To Overcome Racial Trauma

Trying to live a good life can be hard sometimes, especially when it comes to dealing with racism and discrimination. Just seeing injustice can harm us. So what can we do when we get tired of it all?

What Proverbs 27:17 Teaches Us About Showing Up For One Another

What Proverbs 27:17 Teaches Us About Showing Up For One Another

Has anyone ever encouraged you just when you needed it? Have you ever tried to give someone what they needed to feel better? We know that iron sharpens iron. We live God's will for our people when we lean on, uplift, and encourage one another. And it’s the most beautiful holy work.

Which Symbols Help You Feel Closer To God?

Which Symbols Help You Feel Closer To God?

Symbols hold power. What symbols do you feel empowered by? Symbolism is a huge part of this Afro-diasporic spirituality. Symbols are how they talk to God. Which symbols help you feel closer to God?

We All Deserve A Good Faith Leader To Guide Us

We All Deserve A Good Faith Leader To Guide Us

We’ve all heard the stories of corrupt faith leaders who abused their leadership in some way. Unfortunately, these stories make us wary of seeking out faith leaders or spiritual communities entirely. 1 Timothy 3 reminds us how to determine good faith leaders from the phony ones.

How We Can Use God’s Glory To Sustain Ourselves

How We Can Use God’s Glory To Sustain Ourselves

God’s glory lives inside of you. You are incredibly gifted and have the power to change the world. But don’t get lost in the myth that pushes the idea you’re in competition with others. Here’s how we can use God’s glory to sustain ourselves and stay in the spotlight.

Have You Ever Received A Message From Spirit In Your Dreams?

Have You Ever Received A Message From Spirit In Your Dreams?

Have you ever received a message from Spirit in your dreams? Sometimes these dreams feel fuzzy but at other times they stick in our hearts and minds. The message this leader received was crystal clear: revolution.

We're All Deserving Of Love. How Do We Show Up With Love?

We're All Deserving Of Love. How Do We Show Up With Love?

We are all deserving of receiving love, but how do we show up with love for each other? For our communities?

How To Lean On Spirit During Times Of Suffering

How To Lean On Spirit During Times Of Suffering

In life we will all experience suffering. There is no getting around it. But especially during times of suffering, Spirit is there to comfort us. How can we lean on Spirit during times of suffering?

Everything, Even Our Fight Against Anti-Blackness, Is Part Of God’s Plan

Everything, Even Our Fight Against Anti-Blackness, Is Part Of God’s Plan

Sometimes it can feel like the wrong things thrive while those good things we try hard to make happen struggle. The same is true for our liberation. God is championing us, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be times when our faith is tested. And here we can look to our ancestors for guidance.

How To Cultivate A Positive Body Image

How To Cultivate A Positive Body Image

Your body is worthy of celebration. Throughout history, the world has tried to convince us that Black bodies aren't lovable, but that's never been true. Here's how we cultivate a positive body image.

There’s No Wrong Way To Connect With God – This Story Proves It

There’s No Wrong Way To Connect With God – This Story Proves It

There is no wrong way for you to connect with God. He made you and he knows who you are inside and out. When we allow ourselves to focus on his love for us, we truly become free. This man’s story serves as a powerful reminder.

How to Make Space For Others Spiritually

How to Make Space For Others Spiritually

We are all here for a reason, and God’s love extends to each of us, no matter how different we may be. Everyone's on their own spiritual journey. Here's how we make space for each other along the way.

How Amos 5:24 Reminds Us Of The Spiritual Call Of Justice

How Amos 5:24 Reminds Us Of The Spiritual Call Of Justice

Do you ever look at things happening around us and wonder about justice? Can it exist in a society that seems to be set against our people? What is God’s will for our justice? How can we create justice in spaces that seem so unjust and filled with hatred?

Our Dreams Are A Sacred Space To Commune With God

Our Dreams Are A Sacred Space To Commune With God

When you think about fighting against injustice, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? How about rest? Rest is actually some of our most crucial liberation work because it is during rest that we dream.We are all worthy of rest and following our dreams.

How To Speak Peace Into Your Life

How To Speak Peace Into Your Life

Our words have power. We have the ability to speak things into existence. Whatever life you envision for yourself, say it aloud for the Spirit to hear.

How To Share Your Spiritual Gifts

How To Share Your Spiritual Gifts

Each of us has a gift to share with the world. Showing up for our gifts takes work. Patience. Courage. It may be scary to face our gifts because we often have to face ourselves for who we truly are. Your gift is your calling. Here’s how to show up for it.

How To Build Relationships That Feed Your Spirit

How To Build Relationships That Feed Your Spirit

You deserve affirming relationships that build you up. Human connection is one of the most essential parts of life and has a powerful effect on our paths. Here’s how to build relationships that serve your spirit.

This Humble Food Staple Is Both Soul Food And Spiritual Mojo

This Humble Food Staple Is Both Soul Food And Spiritual Mojo

What’s the most powerful soul food in your pantry? Could it be beans? After all, the humble bean is the “soul” of so much of our food. Our enslaved ancestors depended on it for survival. But beans brought them more than just sustenance. They also brought magic.

4 Ways To Create Sacred Space Around Your Home

4 Ways To Create Sacred Space Around Your Home

We all deserve time in spaces that create a sense of peace, respect, and calm in our spirits. And the best part is that these spaces don’t have to be huge or expensive because they can exist in our hearts, too. What do you hold holy?

What Matthew 27:3-4 Teaches Us About Betrayal And Liberation

What Matthew 27:3-4 Teaches Us About Betrayal And Liberation

How do you feel about those skinfolk who ain’t kinfolk? Those who hurt our communities with their words, actions, and views can have dangerous consequences for us, but should we forgive them for their harm?

How To ‘Hang Up’ When Negative Self-Talk Calls

How To ‘Hang Up’ When Negative Self-Talk Calls

Negative self-talk is anti-Blackness creeping into our subconscious. “I’m not good at this. I shouldn’t even try,” is an example of negative self-talk and it is spiritually draining. Here’s how to hang up when negative self-talk comes calling for you.

How To Release Internalized Anti-Blackness And Live Proudly

How To Release Internalized Anti-Blackness And Live Proudly

You are powerful. You are worthy. You are whole. You are important to your community. The lies society tries to tell about you roll off like divine rain. Unlearning the harmful anti-Black messages we get each day is spiritual work. Here’s how.

The Spiritual Power of Community

The Spiritual Power of Community

You deserve care and protection. When we tend to one another, we tend to God’s will for our people. We’ve always been each other’s harvest, and Proverbs 31:8-9 proves it.

This Bible Verse Is Your Reminder To Think BIG, Not Small

This Bible Verse Is Your Reminder To Think BIG, Not Small

You’re thinking small when you need to be thinking BIG. God has big plans for us and our futures. 1 John 3 reminds us that anyone guided by Spirit will likely be misunderstood by society. We can’t allow this to make us question our worth. If anything, this makes us even more worthy of God’s love.