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    Paper Cranes, a Poem by Jeff William Acosta
    Jeff William Acosta
    • Apr 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Paper Cranes, a Poem by Jeff William Acosta

    None knows how I like to sleep at night even our mom who would say to you: ‘Your kuya sleeps like a baby, all curled up from his head to...
    I Never Wanted Potiphar's Wife, a Poem by Ellen Huang
    Ellen Huang
    • Mar 5, 2021
    • 2 min

    I Never Wanted Potiphar's Wife, a Poem by Ellen Huang

    Years from now, sermons and wisdoms will tell of my bravery in the face of wily woman, nameless woman, thirsty for exotic drink from this...
    It's 9 am Sunday, a Poem by Jeff William Acosta
    Jeff William Acosta
    • Feb 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    It's 9 am Sunday, a Poem by Jeff William Acosta

    Written by Jeff William Acosta I. It's 9 am Sunday. Another day I am forced to wake up while I'm in the process of drowning my body in...
    Pillar of Salt, a Short Story by Niles M. Reddick
    Niles Reddick
    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pillar of Salt, a Short Story by Niles M. Reddick

    for Tess Barbara no longer went to the women’s group at the Methodist church, and for the first year after her daughter’s death, Barbara...
    Little Hands - Baby's Prayer, a Poem by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Jul 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    Little Hands - Baby's Prayer, a Poem by Debra Ayis

    Little Hands – Baby’s Prayer Dedicated to Jaden K. Hepburn Little one, Welcome to your temporal home It’s harsh and bright, I know But it...
    'Four-Letter Word' & 'Test Me I'm Positive', a Poem by Amelia Thompson
    Contributor
    • May 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    'Four-Letter Word' & 'Test Me I'm Positive', a Poem by Amelia Thompson

    Amelia Thompson reminds us of the importance of this four-letter word: REST. Next, watch her perform 'Test Me I'm Positive'.
    How to Argue with Your Significant Other, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Apr 25, 2020
    • 4 min

    How to Argue with Your Significant Other, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    “You always do this, and I hate it. You always cancel on me last minute,” he wrote to me via text. I responded, “I do not always cancel,...
    "In His Footsteps" a Poem by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Feb 17, 2020
    • 1 min

    "In His Footsteps" a Poem by Debra Ayis

    In His Footsteps by Debra Ayis It feels like I have been a Christ follower right from my mother’s womb I look down memory lane Night and...
    "Oh Lord", a Poem by Billy Ayis
    Contributor
    • Feb 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    "Oh Lord", a Poem by Billy Ayis

    OH LORD by Billy Ayis Oh lord My God As I settle down to read Plant in me a seed To give knowledge Without taking me over the edge To...
    "Desert Sand", a Poem by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Jan 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    "Desert Sand", a Poem by Debra Ayis

    Air and sand form collusion, As matter whirls around my being, In a vicious eddy,
    "Sometimes I Wonder", a Poem by Billy Ayis
    Contributor
    • Jan 18, 2020
    • 2 min

    "Sometimes I Wonder", a Poem by Billy Ayis

    You say you are very near Then why do I still fear You say my burdens are yours to bear But even now I shed a tear
    3 Tips to Revitalize Your Devotional Time, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Jan 11, 2020
    • 4 min

    3 Tips to Revitalize Your Devotional Time, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    If we want to survive spiritually, we need to consume the Word of God. But how does one read the same book repeatedly without getting bored?
    Celebrating Christmas in Northern Nigeria, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Dec 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    Celebrating Christmas in Northern Nigeria, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    Growing up in a Christian family in Nigeria introduced me to many traditions associated with Christmas. From as far back as memory can...
    It’s Time to Re-Examine Why We Celebrate Christmas, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Dec 1, 2019
    • 3 min

    It’s Time to Re-Examine Why We Celebrate Christmas, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    We had barely entered the month of December when the Christmas lights went up in my new neighborhood. But it was the cheerful Christmas...
    Five Ways to Love a Stranger This Christmas, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Nov 9, 2019
    • 4 min

    Five Ways to Love a Stranger This Christmas, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    Once again, it’s Christmas—the season of merriment, goodwill, and cheer. For most, it’s a time for family and friends, and a time to...
    "A Little Every Day", a Poem by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Oct 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    "A Little Every Day", a Poem by Debra Ayis

    A LITTLE EVERY DAY By Debra Ayis I die a little every day But not my soul, my spirit Only my flesh, its desires I choose to serve my sire...
    When Your Heart is in the Right Place - is it Enough?, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Oct 20, 2019
    • 4 min

    When Your Heart is in the Right Place - is it Enough?, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    "At the end of the day, what matters is whether your heart is in the right place.” That was the gist of what I said to my friend Christy*...
    When I Realized Working Hard Isn’t Everything, an Article by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Sep 29, 2019
    • 4 min

    When I Realized Working Hard Isn’t Everything, an Article by Debra Ayis

    A colleague of mine recently retired after working for the same organization for 35 years. He was one of those who worked 24/7 and gave...
    When My Best Friend Told Me Off, a Devotional by Debra Ayis
    Contributor
    • Sep 17, 2019
    • 3 min

    When My Best Friend Told Me Off, a Devotional by Debra Ayis

    What she said to me then always comes to mind whenever I find myself in a situation where a friend criticizes me.
    Am I Allowed to Be Angry?, a Short Story by Mary B Safrit
    Mary B. Safrit
    • Sep 8, 2019
    • 6 min

    Am I Allowed to Be Angry?, a Short Story by Mary B Safrit

    A burning sensation began in the region of my small intestine and rose until the heat emanated from my face. My jaw tightened and my...
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