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Lord! Why do your new car lights force your elderly children not to drive at night?

February 28, 2020 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons “A Prayer for the Elderly” Scripture: In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me,…

Jacquelyn Simmons

We must be equipped with the whole armor of God

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore (“It is God’s fight, not ours”) Scripture: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the…

Lisa Wilmore

Madam C.J. Walker, the first black American woman to become a self-made millionaire

February 28, 2020 Free PressBlogs

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 n America” for her successful line of hair care products. She was born…

Rusty Potter

Jesus requires unlimited forgiveness for our brothers and sisters

February 20, 2020 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two…

Lisa Wilmore

“One chance is all you need”, Jesse Owens

February 20, 2020 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Jesse Owens as born the son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves. He was a frail child who was often sick with a chronic bronchial congestion and pneumonia. As an adult, he was a legendary…

Rusty Potter

Where is your hiding place when trouble comes your way?

February 13, 2020 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Meditation: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though…

Lisa Wilmore

My dear, dear children! Please do not eat or warm your hands at your enemies’ fires!!!

February 13, 2020 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons My Dear, Dear Children, This praying old lady feels that I should try and communicate with you again concerning decisions we all will need to make in a few days. We should decide among ourselves to…

Jacquelyn Simmons

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