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This is an Awesome poem. Leaving the past behind is imperative, if we want the life that God has for us. Thank you for the hope and light that this Poem expresses.
Marcia M.
Reminds me of the Stoic philosophy that we should only worry about the things we can control. And there are surprisingly few things within our control. Great reminder that we shouldn’t worry about everything else outside our circle of influence. Thanks for this post!
Stuart D.

Labor Day has a much deeper history than the unofficial “last weekend of summer.” It grew out of the American labor movement and workers’ demands for dignity, fairer conditions, reasonable hours, and recognition of their contribution to the country.From the 1800s to Labor Day todayLate 1800s — difficult working conditions: Industrialization created enormous economic growth,…

When God Breaks the Strongholds That Kept You Bound “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36 There are some battles people can see, and there are others that happen silently. Some strongholds look like addiction. Others look like trauma, fear, shame, depression, anxiety, abusive relationships, destructive patterns,…

Paul said I let go of the things behind and press forward to things in front of me. Paul said “I learned how to be abased and I learned how to be abound. Paul said that the right I want to do I struggle and the wrong I dont want to do I struggle oh…

By Shakera Williams, MSW, LCASA, LCSWA | Blogger & Content Creator The Importance of Putting Yourself First. There comes a point in life when you realize that constantly saying “yes” to everyone else can mean saying “no” to yourself. No to your peace.No to your rest.No to your happiness.No to your boundaries.No to the things…

250 Years of Freedom: Honoring the Journey, Celebrating the LegacyAs America commemorates 250 years of freedom, we also pause to reflect on the unique and powerful journey of African Americans—a journey marked by unimaginable hardship, unwavering faith, courageous resilience, and extraordinary achievement. For African Americans, the promise of freedom has often been a path of…

Every year on February 14th, the world pauses to celebrate love. Stores overflow with red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and handwritten cards. Social media fills with engagement rings, candlelit dinners, and sweet captions. Valentine’s Day reminds us how deeply we long to love and be loved. But there is a love even deeper than romance. A…

What Dr. King Fought For — and What We’re in Danger of ForgettingDr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not give his life simply so we could quote him once a year, post a photo, or take a day off work. He fought for something much deeper, something far more demanding: a transformation of the human…

✨ The Art of Being Grateful: Finding Beauty in Every Moment ✨ Gratitude is more than a polite “thank you.”It’s a practice… a perspective… a way of living that transforms how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. When we embrace gratitude as an art, we begin to notice the small miracles hidden…

Remembering How Far You’ve Come Life has a way of throwing storms at us when we least expect it. There are days when the weight feels unbearable, when every step forward feels like walking against the wind. And yet—you are still here. That alone is proof of your strength. Too often, we forget to look…

Loving Yourself Past Your Trauma Trauma has a way of leaving scars that aren’t always visible to the human eye. It can affect the way you see the world, others, and even yourself. For many, trauma whispers lies — that you’re broken, unworthy, or beyond repair. But God’s truth says something entirely different: you are…
