Introduction Appreciating April Fool’s Day With March ending soon, April Fool’s Day is just a few days away. Occurring on April 1 every year, it is the perfect occasion for those who love jokes. While I do not consider myself a joker, I appreciate the sentiments of April Fool’s Day. This is because life can be challenging, stressful, and tragic. People should take time to laugh to escape the world’s chaos. Realizing this, I’d like to share a practical and... Read more
Introduction World Water Day & Glacier Preservation Did you know World Water Day is March 22? Water is a necessity that affects every aspect of our lives. Yet, it is a resource we unintentionally waste and take for granted until it becomes inaccessible. Therefore, on December 22, 1992, the United Nationals General Assembly adopted a resolution making World Water Day official. The first official celebration began on March 22, 1993. World Water Day advocates for responsible water usage and... Read more
Becoming Harriet Tubman Araminta “Minty” Ross In honor of March being Woman’s History Month, I’d like to highlight Harriet Tubman Day. More specifically, I desire to examine how faith, vision, and activism ignited her pursuit of freedom. But before we dive into the factors leading to her liberation and worthy celebration, let’s discuss Tubman’s background. Anyone seeking to learn about Tubman’s background should start with her name. While the world knows this brave soul as Harriet Tubman, she entered the... Read more
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Introduction Not Much Recognition What is National Freedom Day? I ask this question because this day does not receive much attention. The lack of awareness may be because the day coincides with the start of Black History Month. Perhaps the day’s inclusive nature intimidates those who do not want to take attention away from commemorating black history. Or could it be that the historical strides of the past cause the present generation to take freedom for granted? Or is it... Read more
Introduction Who is Gloria Murphy Carroll? Today I have the privilege of reviewing Refine by Gloria Murphy Carroll. I consider this an honor because Mrs.Carroll is the Godmother of my late foster sister Daisy Boyd. In my life, she is and continues to be a huge blessing. She encourages me to keep growing in my relationship with the Lord and glorify him through writing. Without her influence, I would have quit creating poetry some time ago. Beyond being influential to... Read more
Introduction The “Common” use of 1 Timothy 6:10 Today 1 Timothy 6:10 says,”for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” (New Living Translation). This quote from the Apostle Paul is common among Christians and non-Christians alike. This is due to the reality that the desire for money influences people to acquire wealth in unethical ways Proverbs proves this when... Read more
With the National League Football (NFL) playoffs starting this weekend, I believe it’s fitting to highlight Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin led the Steelers into their second consecutive playoff appearance with a 10-7 record. They lost to the Ravens and some spectators may not find the Steelers 2024 regular season record impressive since other teams have more wins. While this season didn’t end with a Super Bowl, Tomlin has cultivated a culture where the Steelers have yet... Read more
If you are looking for a good movie to watch during these cold winter days, I suggest The Forge. Before providing an explanation for my recommendation I must warn that this review does contain spoilers. Therefore, do not read the rest of this article if you intend to watch the film. The Forge A Brief Summary Under the direction of Alex Kendrick, The Forge is a faith-based movie emphasizing the importance of discipleship. Actors such as Priscilla Shirer, Cameron Arnett,... Read more
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