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God’s protection for His elderly African American children

July 22, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Lord! Please let Your children know Why You love and are protecting Your elderly African American children from them as always!!In Your Son Jesus’ Name, thank You for hearing and for granting our and my…

Jacquelyn Simmons

Learn something new every day

July 22, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Every morning we have two choices: continue to sleep with our dreams or wake up early and chase them. Every challenge that we may face is an opportunity to become more than we were before. We are…

Rusty Potter

It is crucial that we teach our children to pray

July 15, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily…

Lisa Wilmore

My Friends! Some of God’s greatest lessons are found among his small creations!! Watch!!!

July 15, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer. The conies are but feeble…

Jacquelyn Simmons

“If you can be best, then why not be the best?” – Garrett Morgan

July 15, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter You were born to accomplish something great in life. Focus on preparing yourself for where you are going and where you are going will depend on your thoughts. Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do, excellence,…

Rusty Potter

Listen to “Wise Advice”

July 8, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: …Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or…

Lisa Wilmore

My Dear African American Children God said, “stop murdering each other for world notoriety”

July 8, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and…

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons

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-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Jennifer Johnson, Willie Cornelius, Monti George Sharp, Jaireeka Watson, Anna Griffin, Keishonza Zimmerson, Harold Toney, Cabrina Holland, Carol Boyd, Jennifer Hilliard, Lois Brown, Tabia Gooden, Marilyn Wimbish, Ernest Potter, Richard “Buddy” Moore, Willie Alexander, Arkisha Harris, Ananias Young. (9)
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