Category Archives: Christian Living

Dr. Benjamin Carson: Same-Sex Marriage and the correlation between Homosexuality, Pedophilia, and Bestiality

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Ressurrection

As a professional, Dr. Carson understands that he is the Director of Neurosurgery alongside pedophile professionals who are seeking to through academia justify and re-categorize pedophilia so that it is seen with the same tolerance and acceptance as homosexuality. This … Continue reading →

Joel Osteen Hoax: Why This Rumor Seems to be Believable

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ressurrection

Joel Osteen was the victim of an internet hoax. I see how easily people can be swayed. A 12-year-member of his church even called for him to be prayed for assuming that the rumor was true writing this: “We’ll pray … Continue reading →

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[MEDIA RELEASE] Heal Me With Words™ Photo Exhibit during National Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Month 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Ressurrection

Ressurrection Graves wrote a memoir and released it in honor of National Child Abuse Month April 2011. After penning Identity Crisis, Identity Christ Is: A Journey To Love, her mother reading it called Ressurrection in astonishment. There conversation lead to … Continue reading →

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Love and Relationships: How to Develop Good Communication

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Ressurrection

I think people have a misconception that when you get married, you have arrived. In fact, I think we believe that about everything. We don’t see life as a constant but as a destination. So, we want to get out … Continue reading →

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What does God say about Common Law Marriage?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ressurrection

13 For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to … Continue reading →

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[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: Domonique Scott of the Sisterhood Reality Show on Overcoming Child Sexual Abuse, Foster Care and Prostitution

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ressurrection

The church itself is a place where people have determined based on culture and personal revelation the heart of God. We know this because there are different sects and beliefs about paths to salvation. In every faith or religion there are … Continue reading →

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Ressurrection Day Three: Superbowl Victory

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Ressurrection

Today was easy. It was easier than I expected. I was not as hungry, so I consumed less smoothies. I remembered to drink water. What made today especially interesting about my 60-day juicing challenge was that my family and I … Continue reading →

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Ressurrection Day Two: Quenching my Thirst

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ressurrection

After writing Day One yesterday evening, I saw a post on Facebook that described the atmosphere of an all night prayer that I wanted to attend as Supernatural. I was two hours late but we made it, and the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Tara Y. Lewis of the Sisterhood Reality Show Assaults Viewer with Scriptures via Twitter

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Ressurrection

Tara Y. Lewis, cast member for the Sisterhood, a television show which appeared on TLC January 1, and already has rumors of its cancellation was BLOCKED yesterday by child sexual abuse expert, Ressurrection Graves for scripture bullying and character assassination … Continue reading →

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A Pastor’s Life is a Fasted Life

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Ressurrection

When I think of a pastor’s life, I think of a fasted life. We are not ordinary people, and do not have ordinary problems. I have already accepted the call on my life. I have done so years ago, but … Continue reading →

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Destiny’s Child: Michelle Williams Talks Overcoming Depression

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Ressurrection

Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child had this to say about her moderate battle with depression: “We’re taught, ‘Just go to church and pray about it. The Lord is going to heal you.’ Well, in the meantime, I believe God-gifted people, … Continue reading →

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Deaf to Church: How the Homeless Get Lost

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ressurrection

A few years ago, around the time that I went homeless, I felt that the church (not the pastors) were not compassionate or helpful in my time of crisis. Most people do not understand homelessness until they have become homeless. … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: What I Have Learned This Year In 2012

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Ressurrection

This year I can say overall I’ve learned the value and influence music has on me and how it influences others. I’ve realized how to have a discerning spirit towards certain lyrics and artist , tapping into the deeper … Continue reading →

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Five Myths about Sex in Marriage

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ressurrection

On average, married couples have sex 66 times a year, or a little more than once a week, according to the 2005 General Social Survey conducted by the National Opinion Research Center. There are so many myths surrounding sex. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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This Is Why I Came: A Poem by Ressurrection Graves

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Ressurrection

This Is Why I Came is a new poem that I wrote as an introduction piece when I go out and speak. This is in its draft form in that I am reciting it in this video, and not performing … Continue reading →

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Dale Lee McFarland, Mega-Pastor Used Spiritual Counseling to Prey on the Weak was Sued for $6.6 Million

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Ressurrection

NOTE: This article was originally published in the Courthouse News Service. Someone came on my THE BIBLE AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE blog and wrote a comment pinpointing a pastor in Surprise Arizona as a Sexual Predator. I approved the comment, … Continue reading →

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Why and How People Become Homeless

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Ressurrection

During National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week I thought that it was important to educate the public on reasons that people become homeless. This blog was originally published when I was homeless. There is a very quick and simple answer … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward: Complete Blog Website Expansion

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Ressurrection

This blog was originally published: May 4, 2012 before I knew that there was a #Forward campaign for Barack Obama. This is just a reminder of this year, what it represents and how we can go strong to end the … Continue reading →

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Nigger, B*tch and AMEN: Why Meek Mills’ Use Of Biblical Words are Hate Speech

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Ressurrection

I have to provide some context for the following information. I was on the phone with Pastor Jomo K. Johnson yesterday on a totally unrelated business call. At some point during the call, the subject of his boycott for the … Continue reading →

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Life After Herpes: Implementing Steve Harvey’s 90-Day Dating Sex Rule, Shirley Strawberry of The Strawberry Letter and Accepting STD Diagnosis

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ressurrection

It is about that time again ladies and gentlemen. Students have graduated high school and are heading to their post education destinations with angst and a sense of freedom. The collegiate experience for freshmen or upper-classmen provides an opportunity for … Continue reading →