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Speaking In Tongues Is A Form Of Black Resistance

Speaking In Tongues Is A Form Of Black Resistance

Before we seek liberation elsewhere, we must first look within ourselves. Liberation lives in our thoughts, prayers, and words. This prayer practice allows for liberation to drip from our tongues as we speak our prayers into existence. Speaking in tongues is a form of Black resistance.

The Undeniable Role Salt And Water Play In Our Spirituality

The Undeniable Role Salt And Water Play In Our Spirituality

We all deserve protection and healing. Salt and water, together and separately, have played an essential role in spiritual practices in Black cultures worldwide, and the benefits are incredible.

How Will You Honor Their Magic Within You?

How Will You Honor Their Magic Within You?

The power to conjure revolution lives within each of us; this power has been passed down to us by strong Black women. How will you honor their magic in you?

How Practicing Our Values Can Inspire Change In Others

How Practicing Our Values Can Inspire Change In Others

What are your core values? Like faith, our values are shaped by how willing we are to surrender to Spirit. This comedian turned Civil Rights activist surrendered, realigned his values, and in doing so, filled the stomachs, minds, and spirits of beloved Civil Rights activists.

Healing Is Not Meant To Be Done Alone

Healing Is Not Meant To Be Done Alone

Grieving is not meant to be done alone. Our bodies keep the score. How do we shake off our rage, pain, and fear? Simple. We call our community to come dance it out. She reminds us of this whenever she dances on a loved one's grave.

This Church Was A House Of Worship And Resistance

This Church Was A House Of Worship And Resistance

We all deserve faith communities that center our resistance and Black liberation efforts. Founded in 1773, this church did just that. But to be a site of resistance, its congregation had to keep a huge secret.

The Little-Known Role Beer Plays In Black Spirituality

The Little-Known Role Beer Plays In Black Spirituality

We all deserve to be remembered. Traditional African spirituality used beer to honor the lives of loved ones who passed on. And even though many think pouring out beer is something only done by rappers and gangs today, the connection is much more spiritual.

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

Do you remember the last time you experienced grace? Take a moment and cherish that memory. Amazing Grace. One of the most iconic “Black” hymns. It’s a testimony of God’s grace, which our ancestors have sung for over a century. Here is a timeline of how the hymn has uplifted our people.

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?