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Apr 29 2013
What is a Woman’s Worth? I want to preface this article by telling you that I believe that every woman should be treated like a Queen regardless how she presents herself.  I am sharing my personal view as a man and do not intend to be an expert on defining the worth of a... Read More ▸ Category: Relationships
Apr 23 2013
6 Steps to Reaching Manhood Every young boy at some point in his life either realizes or is told that one day he will become a man and will be expected to embrace manhood. Knowledge of what manhood is provides the road map for living our lives and helps to shape our souls and relationships... Read More ▸ Category: Personal Growth and Inspiration
Feb 18 2013
6 Messages That Prevent African-Americans from Achieving Emotional and Financial Stability Messages are forms of communication that are transmitted to individuals either in writing, in speeches or in behavior with the intent of informing or advising them to take action. Messages can either be uplifting or destructive. As an individual who was raised in the 70s, I heard messages that were... Read More ▸ Category: Culture and Self-Awareness
Dec 30 2012
Inspiration from the Heart As I begin a new year and chapter in my life, I pray that God continues to bless and use me as a vessel to inspire and uplift others. God's grace and presence in my life has inspired me to reach out to individuals who are in need of... Read More ▸ Category: Personal Growth and Inspiration
Dec 20 2012
Blessing Are Found in Opportunity Does one determine his or her blessings by the amount of money he or she possess, the credentials he or she holds or the opportunities afforded by God to acquire these things. I am blessed not because of what I have or who I am, but because God affords me... Read More ▸ Category: Personal Growth and Inspiration
Dec 03 2012
Black on the Outside, Christian on the Inside Life as a Christian is easier than Life as an African American As an African American, I struggle to find peace in this Sinful World, but as a Christian peace finds me. As an African American, I am judged by my physical attributes, but as a Christian I am judged... Read More ▸ Category: Culture and Self-Awareness
Nov 23 2012
How to Achieve S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Scholarly Achievement Scholarly achievement involves the discovery of new knowledge and mastery in one or more disciplines by study. Individuals who equip themselves with knowledge through academic study or vocational training, position themselves to succeed in life. Urgency Act with a sense of urgency. Life will pass you by if... Read More ▸ Category: Team Building and Professional Development
Nov 13 2012
The Difference Between Offensive Players and Defensive Players in Relationships From personal and professional experiences, I have come to understand that relationships are only as successful as the players who establish and participate in them. I have also come to understand that the lack of understanding of the differences between offensive players and defensive players in relationships can cause and... Read More ▸ Category: Relationships
Nov 01 2012
I Am Nobody Without Somebody As I reflect on my childhood, I am humbled by the fact that my beloved and deceased mother worked long and hard hours to ensure that I had a roof over my head, food in my stomach and clothes on my back. For this I am grateful and will never... Read More ▸ Category: Culture and Self-Awareness
Oct 27 2012
The Love of Knowledge In my short time on this earth, I have learned that there are two types of people: those who love to learn through experience (wisdom seekers) and those who love to learn through study (knowledge seekers). I have also learned that there is a difference between knowledge seekers and wisdom... Read More ▸ Category: Personal Growth and Inspiration