INTRODUCTION Ask any Black person of a certain age what it means to “carry The Race on their back,” and you will receive a definitive answer with little to no hesitation. Being Black and of a certain age is to understand and to experience this unfortunate and stress filled phenomenon. Race responsibility, i.e., the notion …
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Commissioned to Serve! – The Story of Mary of Bethany Matthew 26: 6-13, Mark 14: 3-9, John 11: 1-3, & John 12: 1-4.
“Every woman has a story AND every woman’s story matters to God.” INTRODUCTION In the world of theology and the Church, the Lenten experience is the centerpiece celebration of Christianity. In many Christian churches during the calendar year, the women’s narratives of Scripture are either ignored, dismissed, or rarely preached; however, writing out the …
“Ain’t Nobody Gonna Turn Me Around – The Story of Rizpah”
INTRODUCTION Each year as we celebrate Women’s History Month, we should be keenly aware of the intersection between this celebration and the Lenten experience. If ever the women’s narratives of Scripture were pushed to the fore, it is within the 40 day period which the Church calls Lent. The women of the Cross, anointing Jesus’ …
The Warrior Pose – The Story of Jael
“Every Woman has a story AND Every Woman’s story matters to God.” – Tabitha’s Daughters, LLC INTRODUCTION When we enter into the Old Testament, as we often do, we are accustomed to the stories of warriors, conquerors, and those who fought hard on behalf of God: Moses, King David, Joshua, Caleb, Gideon, Samson, and more. …
#Drunk In Love!
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L-O-V-E! What woman does not desire love? Truly, it seems to be the boon and bane of our femininity, of our humanity. It is our joy and our pain. It’s like sunshine and rain. We can and often do live without romantic love; but then again, we ask ourselves, “Do we really want to?”…
IT’S ALL IN THE NAME! – WOMANIST THEOLOGY AND THE ADULTIFICATION OF ABISHAG
“Every woman has a story AND every woman’s story matters to God.” INTRODUCTION The idea and power of “naming” has its roots in biblical history. In Genesis, God grants the “adam” the power to name creation and consequently, the earth and the things thereof, taking on meaning and manifestation. When …
The Story of the Daughter of Zion – “Rejoice, O Greatly!”
OUR MANTRA FOR OUR STUDY: “I AM JOY!” INTRODUCTION Each year at Christmas time, …
A Rose by Any Other Name – The Story of Rhoda
INTRODUCTION At one time in early biblical history, the writings of the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts were combined. Luke, called the “beloved physician” by Apostle Paul (Colossians 4:14), was one of the most prolific writers of the New Testament. Luke’s record starts with the birth of John the Baptist (in the …
Bruised but Not Broken, Our Journey to Justice – The Story of Tamar
“Every Woman has a Story and every woman’s Story matters to God.” INTRODUCTION The month of October is recognized in the United States, as Women’s Health and Domestic Violence Month. Each year, as the month approaches, women all over the nation restart the conversations of self-care and self-empowerment regarding women’s health, and our difficult and …
We Remain – The Story of Mitochondrial “Eve”
INTRODUCTION Hair that defies gravity, skin that welcomes the sun, hips and buttocks rounded by God to carry and birth offspring; straight, strong backs for getting the tasks done – first of the planet, created in God’s image – Eve is our mother and WE REMAIN. If there is any question as to …
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