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ODE TO MOTHER IRENE JONES-ASH

Laura Benson January 13, 2024 No Comments

With great love and in this manner, I lift up my Mother Irene Jones-Ash banner. The life she lived expressed God’s agape love; Her kind words resting on you like…

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TRUMP’S DEMISE ISN’T THE BLACKMAN’S PRIZE

Guest Contributor January 2, 2024 No Comments

By Joseph Shelton Hall Donald Trump’s demise isn’t a Blackman’s prize Justice for the Blackman is still in disguise Injustice in our communities is on the rise So that’s why…

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THE NEW YEAR

Laura Benson December 21, 2023 No Comments

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” (Jer…

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SEASON OF THANKSGIVING

Laura Benson November 15, 2023 No Comments

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endures forever.” (Psalms 118:1) From the season of Thanksgiving, we rise with a shout. We honored our…

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NAVIGATING

Laura Benson October 27, 2023 No Comments

Trying to navigate through this thing called life; I strive to honor my husband as a loving wife. The roles I play as wife, friend, and mother, bring challenges galore…

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Get Connected

Laura Benson September 30, 2023 No Comments

“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.” (Is. 60:1) You are priceless – don’t you know? God created you and…

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Eternal Soul (Summer 2003)

Marcus Echols September 30, 2023 No Comments

I am the eternal soul. Don’t confine your mind but stay on the grind. Each morning after giving thanks I connect with my intellect Knowing all the right life choices…

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Urgent Prayer

Laura Benson September 1, 2023 No Comments

Urgently I went to pray But God did not answer right away. I patiently waited another day or two; but still no answer came through. As I pondered the prayer…