Soul Food

  • “Accountability & Affirmation” by Toya Poplar

    “Accountability & Affirmation” by Toya Poplar

    Have you ever been awakened to the sound of an Amber Alert? This morning I woke up to that sound. I tried to go back to sleep but I couldn’t. The little girl who was missing this time was mine. […]

     
  • “The Uniqueness of You” by Mark McGee

    “The Uniqueness of You” by Mark McGee

    There is in our massive universe a small galaxy, and in that small galaxy there is a small solar system, and in that small solar system there is a small planet known as Earth. Earth plays host to almost eight-billion […]

     
  • “Lies vs. Truth: What Do You Believe?” by May Patterson

    “Lies vs. Truth: What Do You Believe?” by May Patterson

    “Did we meet? I don’t remember you at all.” Wrote the editor of a large publishing house in a curt, rude email. We had met just a few weeks before but obviously, I failed to make a lasting impression. Ouch. He went […]

     
  • “Sigh” by Kelly Wilson Mize

    “Sigh” by Kelly Wilson Mize

    It’s 2:21 a.m. and I can’t sleep. I am compelled to dwell on every single item of my to-do list, and then proceed to revisit every mistake I’ve ever made in my entire lifetime. I know from past experience that […]

     
  • “It’s Personal” by Katie Wilson

    “It’s Personal” by Katie Wilson

    Our City is making it personal. Silence is deafening when hearts are hemorrhaging. Lord, we don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on You.  George Floyd is my son. It’s personal. Until we start looking at news stories […]

     
  • “Check that Backpack! Art Leslie’s Legacy” by April Boddie

    “Check that Backpack! Art Leslie’s Legacy” by April Boddie

    Whether you’re just dipping your toes in ministry or splashing around in the deep end of serving God’s people, someone opened the door for you to come in. Someone held your hand and walked with you or maybe got behind […]

     
  • “Reckless Abandon” by Suzanne Matthews

    “Reckless Abandon” by Suzanne Matthews

    I am on a track of seeking abandonment to God. I don’t understand it, I am not sure if I have ever had it, or if I have if I even wish to be aware of it. I just want […]

     
  • “Stepping Out Spring” by Naomi Moseley Sicks

    “Stepping Out Spring” by Naomi Moseley Sicks

    I have enjoyed so many walks around our neighborhood this month.  There’s been this gradual unfolding of Spring.  First, buds and baby leaves appeared on the trees, along with the green shoots of bulbs breaking through the ground. Then, over […]

     
  • “Finding Significance” by Donna Jackson

    “Finding Significance” by Donna Jackson

    Today we are pleased to share these encouraging words first posted by Donna Jackson at Perfection Road on March 3, 2020. When your heart’s desires center around doing something significant with your life, how will you know when you’ve succeeded? […]

     
  • “Dear January 2020” by Katie Taylor

    “Dear January 2020” by Katie Taylor

    Click here to read today’s post, Dear January 2020 by Katie Taylor.