Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

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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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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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 →

Posted in Christian Living, Christianity, Family Ties, Relationships | Tagged Child sexual abuse, christianity, church abuse, domestic violence, GOD, healing, Hearing, homeless, Homelessness, hopeless, Houston, injury, Mental health, mental illness, pain, Pastor, Pastoral Resources, personal growth, Poverty, reconciliation, Religion and Spirituality, restoration, sexual violence, Word | Leave a comment

Three Myths About Being Christian

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Ressurrection

I have to be honest, I wanted to name this blog, “Why Churches Can Not Keep Members.” Similar to almost any other kind of business whether set up to collect donations to sell products and services, the life of one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Sexual Abuse | Tagged abuse, Christ, christianity, Emotional, Epistle to the Romans, evangelism, GOD, how to be a christian, how to live for god, Jesu, myths, platonic friendships, relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Son of man, spiritual | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian Living | Tagged Christ, christianity, GOD, Jesus, Learning, Lucifer, Music, natural hair care, Praise & Worship, Praise and Worship, Religion and Spirituality, stylist, What I have learned this year, year end thoughts | Leave a comment

Ten Reasons You Should Attend Family Counseling – To Create a Family Vision

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Ressurrection

To Create a Vision The bible says that without vision the people perish. It also says that you should write your vision and make it plain. When business owners get a vision of how they want to provide a service, … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Sexual Abuse, Christianity, Family Ties, Relationships | Tagged advice, business, Business plan, christian, creating a family vision, entrepreneurship, family, family therapy, GOD, healing, health, LL Cool J, Mental health, partnerships, Queen Latifah, Relationship counseling, Religion and Spirituality, success, Tina Turner, Vision, wealth | 4 Comments

Ten Reasons You Should Attend Family Counseling III – To Forgive Others

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ressurrection

To Forgive Others Forgiving someone else is not for them, it is for you. The same rule applies. When someone has betrayed your trust or acted out of line with your expectations it can make you angry, feel hurt and … Continue reading →

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The Characteristics of A Leader: A Leadership Poem

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ressurrection

The Characteristics of A Leader Leaders are readers they take history and recreate it, they get lost in powerful stories and become one. Leaders never dwell on their title because they possess their position so well that others make up … Continue reading →

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Five Frequently Asked Questions About Religious Spiritual Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Ressurrection

What Is Spiritual Abuse? Spiritual Abuse is a type of abuse used within a religious context to manipulate an individual or group of people to do what the abuser wishes. In this case, we will show how predators often use … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Relationships, Ten Ways to Safeguard your Child from Sexual Abuse, The Parent Lounge Blog | Tagged Child abuse, Child grooming, Child sexual abuse, christian, christianity, eddie long, GOD, healing, health, Jason Kidd, Psychological abuse, recovery, relationships, Religion and Spirituality, religious, Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, woman of god | 14 Comments

My Adventures In Healing: It’s A Family Affair

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Ressurrection

We have started family counseling. All of my siblings are invited and only one showed yesterday. I think God has an elaborate plan that he is not totally sharing with us. It is kind-of-like how we as parents withhold information … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Emotional Abuse, Family Ties, Long Suffering: The Face and Lifestyle of Homelessness, Relationships | Tagged abuse, Christ, christianity, family, family counseling, GOD, healing, health, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality | 6 Comments

Five Myths That Keep Women Single

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ressurrection

“When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them!” – Dr. Maya Angelou Are single women too picky? Let me save you the suspense, the answer is YES! As a woman for more than thirty years, I do get to … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Christianity, Love, Relationships | Tagged Christ, christian singles, christianity, dating, Denominations, evangelism, GOD, marriage, Maya Angelou, michael jordan, Pastor, Personals, relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Spiritual gift, sunday | 6 Comments

Rock Bottom: A Poem About Life And Death

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ressurrection

This poem was written years ago when I was asked by a friend of the family to write a piece that would be befitting of a funeral homegoing. I sat down after a few days and the following poem spilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Non-Denominational, Poetry | Tagged Christ, christian, christianity, death, GOD, life and death, poetry, Religion and Spirituality, rock bottom, Thomas Hardy, tupac lyrics | Leave a comment

The Unapologetic Visionary Leader

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ressurrection

Thoughts Of The Day…. Know yourself. I am not a loose cannon. I do not do anything without a purpose – seriously. If I clean the kitchen, there is a purpose! I am knowledgeable about what I know, and what … Continue reading →

Posted in My thoughts | Tagged christianity, GOD, health, Leadership, Mental health, Pastor, Religion and Spirituality, Vision, visionary leadership | 8 Comments

The Gospel In Four Minutes

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Ressurrection

I needed this today. I appreciate this Christian perspective about G.O.D. I first saw this in a church service and it is one of the best spoken word deliveries that I have ever heard. Please enjoy, and by all means, … Continue reading →

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My Career Journey: How to Ask for the Experience that You Really Want

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Ressurrection

Those who go to work every day needing less are inevitably the ones who end up earning more. – Russell Simmons Yesterday, I was feeling a bit drained. It felt like an emptiness that was falling between my fingers. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Love, Relationships, Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness, Ten Ways to Safeguard your Child from Sexual Abuse, The Parent Lounge Blog, The Power of Saying NO! | Tagged GOD, health, Jesus, Mental health, New Age, Philosophy, prayer, Religion & Spirituality, Religion and Spirituality, Self-esteem, Spiritual Growth, Thought | 1 Comment

Desi: A Poem to My Mother from Heaven

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ressurrection

It was a morning that I’ll never forget. A picture of our high school mascot was on the television and attached to his inmate mug shot, a story that would break my heart. He was accused of murdering two women … Continue reading →

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Homosexualtiy as Christians II

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Ressurrection

Discrimination I am a black, female, with long dreadlocks, I’m overweight (sexy though), and my name is long and looks foreign. My name is also “christian” so people assume. I have been looking for a job for some time now … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, Relationships | Tagged Bible, Christ, christian, christianity, committment, conflicts, family, fear, feelings, girlfriend, GOD, homosexual, homosexuality, Lifestyle (sociology), men love men, postaday2011, Religion and Spirituality, ressurrection graves, same sex relationships, sex, Sexuality, Sin, woman, women love women | 4 Comments

Homosexuality as Christians I

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Ressurrection

The title suggests that we will be talking about Homosexuals who are Christians. I am not taking a side in this blog rather, I have a lot of unanswered questions. I want to start out here with a story that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties, My thoughts, Relationships, Teen Dating Relationships: Violence and Emotional Wellness, The Parent Lounge Blog, The Power of Saying NO! | Tagged can christians be gay, Christ, christian, christianity, Chucky, committment, conflicts, courageous conversations, family, fear, feelings, girlfriend, GOD, HolySpirit, homosexual, homosexuality, Identity Crisis, men love men, postaday2011, Religion and Spirituality, ressurrection graves, same sex relationships, Satan, sex, will homosexual christians make it to heaven, woman, women love sex with other women, women love women | 2 Comments

What I’ve Learned This Year III – MY BDAY/NYE BLOG

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Ressurrection

This New Year’s Eve think about all that was gained in this year, the knowledge, power and strength from understanding that you acquired through trial and error. How to attract a relationship that inspires the real you is a blog … Continue reading →

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Will the Church Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors with Mental Illness?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Ressurrection

I was in church one time and the pastor said, “Give God your truth and he’ll give you his!” This statement has always stuck with me. My truth is that I am grateful for the blessings that he’s given me. … Continue reading →