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As we shift our mindset to prepare for a new semester of learning through formal schooling, many things should be considered. Since its inception, the smartphone has been an invaluable device to many. With smartphones came social media networks and p...

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 146:2 Prayer: Father, I praise You for Your great love and for the wonderful things You have done for me. I live, move, and...

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165 Prayer: Father God, I praise and thank You for Your Word. My heart delights in Your Word. In a world of turmoil and distress, I ca...

In 2012, author James Clear wrote Atomic Habits, outlining how to be consistent when creating positive habits. The book focuses on the science of habits and how tiny changes can lead to remarkable results over time. The book provides a comprehensive...

Every school year brings about its own reasons for worry and anxiety. Some fear not being able to provide the things their children need. Some fear not having adequate help academically. Some fear failing their children by not being able to get them...

BB&O Annual session will convene at True Vine Baptist Church at 1600 Dilling St. in Monroe LA on Saturday, August 5 – 9. The Mass Choir Musical will be at 6p.m. Saturday August 5, 2023. On Sunday August 6 at 4pm Usher Director Anna Horne will give h...

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18, God is telling us, because we have peace in him through Jesus Christ, that is an attribute of the fruit of the spirit, (That means our trust is in the truth...

Proverbs 18:21 | NLT The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Beloved purpose to Speak Life into those persons who cross your path today and everyday. Speak Words that Encourage, Comfort, and Build others...

I love the convenient luxuries I have grown accustomed to, and now understand convenience can be both a necessity and a luxury, depending on the context and the level of convenience being considered. In many cases, convenience is considered a...

“Forgive” sounds like a curse word to those who have been hurt or victimized. It brings an uncomfortable feeling to those who use unforgiveness as a shield. They don’t realize that unforgiveness is a false refuge. Hopefully, I can use this artic...

“Something that somebody did to you may be why you have bad behavior. But you can’t let it become an excuse to stay that way. As of today, you need to start taking responsibility for what you do and not blame it on anyone else; and you need to tak...

1 Chronicles 4:10 | NKJV And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God gra...

WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Call For Singers Tawanna James and The Gloria...

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable...

Last week my mom and I decided to take a workout walk in our neighborhood. I wore a long sleeve sweat suit and hat. On our first trip on our route, we alternated, walking side-by-side and behind one another. We were about 5 minutes away from home...

WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. creates a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School lesson summary at Word Ministries. Email [email protected] to request a copy. Homecoming Sunday St. Luke Baptist Church...

A week ago, while traveling, I shared an elevator with what seemed to be young Black adults between 19-23 years old. As we ascended higher, I had a brief moment where I lost my balance and fell into one of my elevator companions. I was apologetic,...

WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Welcome Home/Revival Zion Spring Baptist Church...

James 1:2-4, says, my brethren count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptation, knowing this that the trail of your faith workerh patience, but let patience, have her perfect work, that , you may be perfect entire Wanting nothing. God is...

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...

I hate to see abandoned vehicles along highways. I instantly empathize with the driver and always wonder what happened to force someone to abandon their car. I am always confused when I see a nice shiny car idly sitting because I feel like it should...

"Until you transcend the EGO, You can do nothing but add to the INSANITY of the world" By Wayne W. Dyer...

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. The creditors are calling. The bills are piling up. The threats keep coming. The reports are negative. The children are misbehaving. The marriage is...

WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Call For Singers Tawanna James and The Gloria...

And I heard a voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before God day and night (Rev.12:10). In these last...

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...

"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Mark Twain...

I got the chance to meet many amazing people during a time in my corporate career. There were many hardworking and educated people who wanted to do their best and represent the company well. As I type this, their names and faces come to mind. Jane...

2 Cor.5:21, Jesus was made sin for us who knew no sin, that we may be made in the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. The condemnation, guilt, and shame, blame, Jesus was made for us, because we believe, we are sons and daughters, because the...