Your Money Bible: 25 Financial Terms Everyone Should Know
Do you know your AGI from your ARM from your PMI? Or does the mere mention of those acronyms make you go, “Huh?” If you don’t speak personal finance, don’t worry—we’re here to help. We know that managing your money can sometimes…
Duerre and Sharai Thomas presents: Leading A Generation
By: Shenelle Wallace Pastor Duerre Thomas and his wife Sharai Thomas are a Dynamic husband and wife team, who aspire to lead the youth of…
Unsolved Mysteries
For every question I’ve ever had, I wish there was an answer. From the big, to the small, I want to know it all. Why are apples red? Why is the sky blue? And why do faithful Christians die in tragic ways such as a plane crash? Just a few…
Good Girl Gone Bad
I’m a prude. I’ll admit. Note: Prude – a person who is excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc. I always have been,…
7 Truths About Marriage You Will Not Hear In Church
I am grateful for the foundation the church gave me in regards to marriage. It was a good study guide. But there some things on the test I did not learn until marriage began. So, I am going to give you some answers to the test that some of you might not expect to see. I grew up in church. I spent most of my time with Christian people. I was told much about marriage. But ….
6 Reasons Young Black People Are Leaving The Church
Let’s talk about it. Could it be that these are the last days where many will depart from the faith? Or is it just a…
Why I Tithe—And How You Can Too
Some things in life just cannot be explained. One of the mysteries in my wealth management practice is the glaring coincidence that a large majority…
The Other Side of Faith
When I was growing up I just knew that if I was subservient to the standard of the Bible and was careful to do all that was therein, my life would be set. All that was required on my end was to pray, and wait, and God would take care of the rest. So I spent a good portion of my life doing just that. And when things didn’t come through, I thought maybe I should be more patient. So I was. And when things still didn’t work out, I had to wonder, what’s…
It Could All Be So Simple
Religion is supposed to unite. But in actuality, the opposite is true. Even those of the same belief system are sometimes divided, in the name of minor disagreeing beliefs within the same religion. People generally want something to believe in. It makes them feel purposeful, connected, and like they belong. So when my very close friend was seeking for a deeper meaning to life, she…
Dismissing Defeat
I am team Christian. I root for every last one of us to win all the time, in every aspect of our lives. For as long as I can remember I’ve been in the church (aka going to church). As a matter of fact, I’ve been a part of it as long as I have been alive. I’ve been to mega churches, smaller local churches, and mid-sized congregations. But what I’ve noticed is that when it comes to the personal lives of many Christians, a lot of them are living…
3 Reasons Why Black Christians Don’t Have A Deep Relationship With Christ
After years of observing the Christian community here in America, I’ve realized that there are fundamental issues with the expression of worship and the depth of faith among Black Christians. I began theorizing in my twenties and have arrived at a few educated guesses. Here are three reasons …
5 Must Read Books on Marriage
The best time to work on your marriage is before you’re married.” I saw this quote and thought it made perfect sense. We prepare for so many other things in our lives, why not prepare for Marriage? Here are 5 exceptional books that will thoroughly…
Up Close With Jeremy Williams: The Man Behind Church Of Laugh
Nothing beats a hearty knee slapping laugh. After all, “A merry heart doeth good like medicine.” And Jeremy Williams, founder of Church Of Laugh understands that all too well. So who is this guy? He’s…
Erica Campbell – Help
We’ve been hearing for a while now that, one half of Gospel duo Mary Mary, is going solo. Erica Campbell is making music as a solo artist. Since then…,
Heaven Is For Real
This Easter Sunday, the New York Times Best Selling book “Heaven Is For Real” comes to theatres everywhere! Based on a little boy’s experience in…
The One Prayer God Will Always Answer
My lips have uttered countless prayers to God. Prayers for finances, my career, my relationships, for direction, and much more. Some He’d answer, and some He has yet to, but eventually will. But the one prayer God always answers, (quick too), is the prayer for patience. Have mercy…
Don’t Worry God, I Got Your Back!
It was a typical day at the office. I was sitting at my desk when I overheard a comment from one coworker to the next about God. That comment turned into a full blown argument. Coworker A was demeaning God, and co worker B was defending Him. Not one to let anyone question her God, she put on her armor, ready to fight. Others passing by stopped to add their 2 cents. Me? I…
Heart Courageous
I was in my classroom one day and I was preparing myself to go to lunch when a song began to ring over my spirit. It was called “Heart Courageous.” As it was ringing in my ears I started singing the chorus: “We’re marching on with heart courageous,
we’ll follow anywhere you want us to, and should you lead us where the battle rages
A Little Too Transparent
Preachers Wives, Preachers Daughters, Preachers of LA. How did we get here, and when will it end? In case you aren’t familiar with any…
4 Marriage Ministries to Follow
It’s been said that in a marriage relationship, you never stop learning. Here are 4 Marriage Ministries that can help you get a head start to understanding the dynamics of a marriage, or if you’re already married…
Feed Your Faith
Most of my life as a child was spent at a church service of some sort. Church Monday night (Bible Study), church Wednesday night (Youth Service), church Friday night( Prayer Meeting), church Saturday (Choir Rehearsal), church Sunday morning (morning service), church Sunday evening (evening service), and church Sunday night (visiting other churches). Now that I am an adult, I still manage to make more than one service throughout the week. This probably seems like a lot, and sometimes it is, but I find it necessary.
Can God Bet on You?
By: Shenelle Wallace If you’re ever going to place a bet on something, you better be pretty sure that you’re on the mark. Especially when…
The Case of Character
“While we are building our careers, our families, our churches, our bodies, let’s not forget to build our CHARACTER. For, good character is what sets us apart.” –
I posted this as a status on my personal Facebook page around the summer of 2012.
Letting Go
In the privacy of my bedroom I cried out “Overflow, Lord! Overflow, Jesus! I NEED more! So much more! Now!” I paused blowing my nose and wiping away tears. Juanita Bynum’s powerful rendition of Overflow permeated the morning air. But this time, I mouthed the words along with her, “thank you, Jesus, for your overflow; thank you for the victory in my circumstances; hallelujah, thank ya! Thank ya! Thank ya!”
3 Relationship Centered Movies to Learn From
There’s more to movies than mere entertainment. As a movie lover, I find myself looking beyond basic humor and a gorgeous cast to really understand the message the director wants to convey. I found these three films to be particularly insightful to relationships, especially that of a marriage. So whether you’re single, dating, or married perhaps there is something you can take from these
God Wants You To Be Successful
I found the formula for success. No really, I did! If you believe everything that the Bible says, then you will agree with me that this truth is the way to go if you want to be successful.