Jeff William AcostaApr 2, 20211 minPaper Cranes, a Poem by Jeff William AcostaNone 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...
Ellen HuangMar 5, 20212 minI Never Wanted Potiphar's Wife, a Poem by Ellen HuangYears from now, sermons and wisdoms will tell of my bravery in the face of wily woman, nameless woman, thirsty for exotic drink from this...
Jeff William AcostaFeb 19, 20212 minIt's 9 am Sunday, a Poem by Jeff William AcostaWritten 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...
Niles ReddickOct 9, 20203 minPillar of Salt, a Short Story by Niles M. Reddickfor 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...
ContributorJul 10, 20201 minLittle Hands - Baby's Prayer, a Poem by Debra AyisLittle 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...
ContributorMay 8, 20201 min'Four-Letter Word' & 'Test Me I'm Positive', a Poem by Amelia ThompsonAmelia Thompson reminds us of the importance of this four-letter word: REST. Next, watch her perform 'Test Me I'm Positive'.
ContributorApr 25, 20204 minHow 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,...
ContributorFeb 17, 20201 min"In His Footsteps" a Poem by Debra AyisIn 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...
ContributorFeb 10, 20201 min"Oh Lord", a Poem by Billy AyisOH 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...
ContributorJan 27, 20201 min"Desert Sand", a Poem by Debra AyisAir and sand form collusion, As matter whirls around my being, In a vicious eddy,
ContributorJan 18, 20202 min"Sometimes I Wonder", a Poem by Billy AyisYou 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
ContributorJan 11, 20204 min3 Tips to Revitalize Your Devotional Time, a Devotional by Debra AyisIf 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?
ContributorDec 22, 20192 minCelebrating Christmas in Northern Nigeria, a Devotional by Debra AyisGrowing up in a Christian family in Nigeria introduced me to many traditions associated with Christmas. From as far back as memory can...
ContributorDec 1, 20193 minIt’s Time to Re-Examine Why We Celebrate Christmas, a Devotional by Debra AyisWe had barely entered the month of December when the Christmas lights went up in my new neighborhood. But it was the cheerful Christmas...
ContributorNov 9, 20194 minFive Ways to Love a Stranger This Christmas, a Devotional by Debra AyisOnce 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...
ContributorOct 26, 20191 min"A Little Every Day", a Poem by Debra AyisA 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...
ContributorOct 20, 20194 minWhen 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*...
ContributorSep 29, 20194 minWhen I Realized Working Hard Isn’t Everything, an Article by Debra AyisA 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...
ContributorSep 17, 20193 minWhen My Best Friend Told Me Off, a Devotional by Debra AyisWhat she said to me then always comes to mind whenever I find myself in a situation where a friend criticizes me.
Mary B. SafritSep 8, 20196 minAm 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...