BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Month is more important to the future of American democracy than ever. At a critical time, it offers the nation a window into its own soul-if we are only courageous enough to look. Peniel E. Joseph, 2021, CNN, 02/4/2021, Opinion: Black History Month this year is more than a trip down memory lane… Continue reading BLACK HISTORY MONTH

YOU CAN LIVE ABOVE ANXIETY

Hi. This is Selma. I want to share with you about living with anxiety. I was unaware that I was experiencing anxiety for most of my life because I didn’t feel panicky. (I’ll share more as we continue our journey). For now, I want to help others manage this condition and experience peace by sharing… Continue reading YOU CAN LIVE ABOVE ANXIETY

IT’S ALREADY IN YOU

Lately, on some mornings, I’ve wanted to pull the covers over my head and hide in bed all day. On other days, I stress-eat anything made with chocolate! But this only happens when I forget to submit my thinking to the peace that God has placed inside me. In John, 16th chapter, Jesus shared some… Continue reading IT’S ALREADY IN YOU

COMMITING TO GOD EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND

Why was their miracle-working leader talking like this? The twelve confused disciples did not understand. Jesus had just explained to them about their upcoming trip into the city of Jerusalem. While there, he would get arrested, badly beaten, and finally, executed. (Luke 18:31-34). After explaining to his disciples about his appending arrest and execution, Jesus… Continue reading COMMITING TO GOD EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND

HOW ARE THESE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS TODAY?

Breast Awareness Month has ended, but breast cancer survivors are aware of this disease every day of the month each year.  In October 2019, we featured three breast cancer survivors for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Maria Simmons, Tremaine Hawkins, and Tamela Walker. Two of them are back with SDT to update you on their inspiring journeys.… Continue reading HOW ARE THESE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS TODAY?

DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND YET?

In chapter eight, the Bible story found in Mark tells of Jesus feeding four thousand people with a few fish and seven loaves of bread. Shortly after the feast, some religious rulers demanded Jesus prove his authority with a miraculous sign. ( As though feeding four thousand people with scraps of bread and fish was… Continue reading DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND YET?