By Rusty Potter There are no lucky breaks. It’s all about hard work, sweat, and tears. Give yourself a new opportunity each day. Success comes to those who have the ability to go beyond what most people think is “normal”.…
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It is not about us, but it is about Jesus
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with…
We stood and sang “Grace” before eating breakfast in Grambling College’s dining hall
By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Each morning before partaking of breakfast in Grambling College’s cafeteria, a student member of the cafeteria staff stepped up to a microphone, reminded us to stand, even though the majority of us were already standing due…
What if Christians treat sinners the way Jesus does?
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: …And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very…
Lord! Why do people obey orders to destroy your innocent people?
By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Lord! Why do people obey orders given by evil people to destroy Your innocent ones? To add insult to injury, the order-givers are most likely located in a safe place far away from their ordered evil…
“The only victory that counts is the one over yourself” – Jesse Owens
By Rusty Potter Jesse Owens was born the son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves. He was a frail child who was often sick with chronic bronchial congestion and pneumonia. As an adult, he was a legendary athlete…
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come to you. Get up and make them.” – Madam C. J. Walker
By Rusty Potter Madam C.J. Walker is considered one of the 20th century’s most successful entrepreneurs. She has the title of “ the first black woman millionaire in America” for her successful line of hair care products. She was born…