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The Do's and Don't to Freeform

The Do’s and Don’t to Freeform

You’ve seen her on Julia’s Avenue before! Check out her article on the Do’s and Don’ts to Freeform!!!

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We all have the one friend that no matter what they are going through there is a PEACE about them. They are calm. They are cool. They are collected. It’s like a tornado is turning their life upside down and they are chill. However, you on the hand are Frantic Fanny or Panicking Patricia. PEACE does not reside in your soul, but worry does. That’s how Jesus’ disciples were in Matthew 8. Frantic and…

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Lord, I'll Take Your Scraps

Lord, I’ll Take Your Scraps

Living in NYC you are bound to bump into a homeless person in need of a little money or little food. However, you have few that know what they want and won’t accept what is given to them. It’s as if, they have a sense of entitlement and deserve the best. They don’t want scraps or your leftovers from home. However, you have few that will accept anything, a couple of scents, a bag of juice, some…

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Faith Into Practice: Jehovah Jireh

Faith Into Practice: Jehovah Jireh

You ever been around that one friend or one family member that has a million things they need to get done and they always end it with.. “I don’t know how I’m going to do this or get that”. A part of you feels sorry, but you have no clue what to do or how to help, because it’s just a million things you don’t need at the moment. After all, you have your own life and responsibilities. So the best…

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Wash & Be Clean

Wash & Be Clean

When life goes completely left, we often call out to God to save us, deliver us, heal us. However, our pride, imagination or high expectations puts us in a place where we feel that WE ARE ENTITLED to God showing up and showing out in elaborate and extravagant ways to solve our problems and Naaman learned first hand that God doesn’t work the way we expect Him to work, but He is ALWAYS working.…

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LCW!

Thank you to my Loc Soul Sister, Nita for this amazing blog post and the Loc Crush Wednesday honoree! It is such a blessing! Thank you so much! Please check it out!

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The Nicolaitans | Revelation 2

The Nicolaitans | Revelation 2

Revelation. The Book that discusses the past, the present and the future. In Chapter 1, Jesus informs John to, “[…] What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” –Revelation 1:11 However, before John wrote down the things he saw, John wrote letters to the churches…

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Hey Y'all!

Hey Y’all!

For those who don’t know (I don’t think anyone knows). Last year around this time, I began reading the Bible cover to cover. However, I didn’t get to the second cover (kinda). I stopped at Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth (so I made it pretty far), but I was also reading the Book of Revelation during Wednesday night Bible Study. Even though I gain some knowledge and became familiar…

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Yesterday, I walked into the Sunday School conversation of Sarah (Sarai) not waiting on God and coming up with the idea to give Hagar (her maidservant) to Abraham (Abram), so she can have a son (the son God promised Abraham), because she was barren. The point was: Sarah leaped before she looked.  It became a bit of a heated discussion, because some people couldn’t see how Sarah took a huge leap…

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I love her so much... My niece and best friend #squadgoals #bestfriend #auntie #goodfriday #melanin #blackisbeautiful

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You just gotta fall back and let God apply the pressure needed to become the diamond you are meant to be. Too many times we sit around and be rocks, not even displaying some of the potential we have. Too many times we are told you don't need this, you shouldn't do that because people see the diamond in you and are threaten by it. If you listen to them, you will forever be a rock. Let go and let God do the working so you can reveal the beauty and potential thats hidden with you. It took me a while, but look at me now. 😍😘😎🎈💋🙌���😘😁 #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #diamonds #live #real #realtalk #lovinglife

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My Hair Salon Experience

My Hair Salon Experience

I grew up in the hair salon, however, after going natural a few years ago my hair salon visits decreased and eventually became non-existent. Recently that changed. I needed to get my hair done and I realized that I couldn’t do it on my own— I needed professional help. YouTube made it easier to do twist-outs and flat twist-outs, but my locs??? There was no YouTube video that I could have watched…

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Body shaming is defined as inappropriate negative statements and attitudes toward another person’s weight or size. It can also reach into the discrimination against individuals who may be overweight.

–Bodyshaming.org

I have been told that I am getting fat… twice… within one week… by men. For someone strange reason, they felt very comfortable telling me to my face that I was getting fat. For some odd reason, I’m not even mad, just really disappointed.

Do I think I’m fat? No. Am I mad? No. For some odd reason, I’m not even mad, just really disappointed.

I’m disappointed that we live in a world where people feel the need to comment and discuss your body… YOUR. OWN. BODY. If people truly knew the impact words truly have on a person, they would THINK before they SPEAK.

Body shaming is how a person greets another person or passively drops some advice. Body shaming is how conversations get started, keep them going or quickly end them. Body shaming is killing the confident voice in a person’s head that made them feel damn good and awakening the demon that will make them feel self conscious. Body shaming limits the things that a person will wear or places they go… after all, if a person is fat, they can’t wear everything right? Body shaming can lead to depression, drug abuse, suicide.

Society and Hollywood makes it harder for WOMAN to be WOMAN— to be the individuals God created in the likeness of His image (Genesis 1:27). It’s no longer about character, attitude and intelligence, but it’s about how tiny your waist is, how curvy your body is, how flat your stomach is. It’s about blending into society, instead of standing out with your UNIQUE. DOPE. AMAZING BODY.

Body shaming is a horrible form of bullying, because in their mind they are just trying to help out, but if I’m comfortable in my skin, who are you really helping?

A few years ago I was “too skinny”, I needed to “put on more weight”, “eat more”. Now, “I’m fat”, “I need to go on a diet”, “You won’t be able to fit through the door”. No matter what you do, the world will never be happy… might as well just live your life the way you want to live it. If you have curves, EMBRACE THEM. If you slim and slender, EMBRACE IT. If you have health reasons and you had to lose weight or gain weight or maybe you want a new you, do it because of YOU not anyone else. Enjoy and embrace the temple God blessed you with…

Regardless, bullying is NEVER okay.

Regardless, I’m beautiful. I know who I am living for and who I’m serving. Until I say I’m fat and decide to go to the gym because I’m fat, may peace and abundance of blessings rain on you. Until then, I have nothing but love for you. Thank you.

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;[a] Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well

Psalm 139:14

End Body Shaming Body shaming is defined as inappropriate negative statements and attitudes toward another person's weight or size. It can also reach into the discrimination against individuals who may be overweight.

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Body shaming is defined as inappropriate negative statements and attitudes toward another person’s weight or size. It can also reach into the discrimination against individuals who may be overweight.

–Bodyshaming.org

I have been told that I am getting fat… twice… within one week… by men. For someone strange reason, they felt very comfortable telling me to my face that I was getting fat. For some odd reason, I’m not even mad, just really disappointed.

Do I think I’m fat? No. Am I mad? No. For some odd reason, I’m not even mad, just really disappointed.

I’m disappointed that we live in a world where people feel the need to comment and discuss your body… YOUR. OWN. BODY. If people truly knew the impact words truly have on a person, they would THINK before they SPEAK.

Body shaming is how a person greets another person or passively drops some advice. Body shaming is how conversations get started, keep them going or quickly end them. Body shaming is killing the confident voice in a person’s head that made them feel damn good and awakening the demon that will make them feel self conscious. Body shaming limits the things that a person will wear or places they go… after all, if a person is fat, they can’t wear everything right? Body shaming can lead to depression, drug abuse, suicide.

Society and Hollywood makes it harder for WOMAN to be WOMAN— to be the individuals God created in the likeness of His image (Genesis 1:27). It’s no longer about character, attitude and intelligence, but it’s about how tiny your waist is, how curvy your body is, how flat your stomach is. It’s about blending into society, instead of standing out with your UNIQUE. DOPE. AMAZING BODY.

Body shaming is a horrible form of bullying, because in their mind they are just trying to help out, but if I’m comfortable in my skin, who are you really helping?

A few years ago I was “too skinny”, I needed to “put on more weight”, “eat more”. Now, “I’m fat”, “I need to go on a diet”, “You won’t be able to fit through the door”. No matter what you do, the world will never be happy… might as well just live your life the way you want to live it. If you have curves, EMBRACE THEM. If you slim and slender, EMBRACE IT. If you have health reasons and you had to lose weight or gain weight or maybe you want a new you, do it because of YOU not anyone else. Enjoy and embrace the temple God blessed you with…

Regardless, bullying is NEVER okay.

Regardless, I’m beautiful. I know who I am living for and who I’m serving. Until I say I’m fat and decide to go to the gym because I’m fat, may peace and abundance of blessings rain on you. Until then, I have nothing but love for you. Thank you.

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;[a] Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well

Psalm 139:14

End Body Shaming Body shaming is defined as inappropriate negative statements and attitudes toward another person's weight or size. It can also reach into the discrimination against individuals who may be overweight.

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LOC UPDATE: I Got My Hair DID!!!

LOC UPDATE: I Got My Hair DID!!!

Hey Peeps! I have been failing to keep you updated with my Loc Journey. I have honestly been so focused on my other website, Urban Christian Girl and just trying to get my ducks in a row all at the same time.

On top of all of that, I’ve been doing tons of research on locs, shampoos, conditioners, styling products etc. I’m trying to find the best products for my hair and build a regimen. So far, I…

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F O R G I V E | Two Brothers

F O R G I V E | Two Brothers

Forgiveness isn’t a foreign concept, it’s just a difficult one to do. It’s even more difficult forgiving someone who never apologized. Can you imagine forgiving someone and they couldn’t even send an “I’m sorry” text? Ultimately, forgiveness is the biggest pill to swallow that relieves pain in every part of your body. The Bible says so much about forgiveness and why we should forgive. However,…

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L O C S Embracing my roots, baby. I'm EMBRACING MY ROOTS #locs #womanwithlocs #nubian #blackbeauty #blackness #blackmagic