Hard Times Don’t Last Forever!

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Life is going pretty good and you feel like you’re on top of your game…out of nowhere everything around you starts to fall apart.  I know most people can agree that sometimes it seems as if everything is going wrong in life. A hectic work environment, relationship issues, car trouble, monthly bills….all of this can become a bit overwhelming. Sometimes you may feel like just laying in bed for the day, no twitter, no facebook, no calls or text messages.  Other times you may feel like venting to a trusted friend.  Life gets hard, especially when we try to handle everything on our own.  We forget that God is on our side and that he is willing to help.It’s important to realize that hard times come and go.  We’ve all…
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**Fab Mamacita**

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Strong, Sassy and Sophisticated only skim the surface of this issues **Fab Mamacita**Tyeisha MooreLets find out more about her and her sassy lil' diva Taliyah!What was your first reaction when you found out that you were pregnant? Extremely Sad. I cried at least two weeks straight. I had my life so planned out. I was going to graduate in four years from Albany State, Attend Law School, Get married, Buy a house, Start my own Law Firm, and Travel the world with my husband for two years... THEN have 3 kids! Was your family supportive? Was the baby's father supportive? They were very happy, supportive & loving. Taliyah’s Dad was overly ecstatic. I can remember him taking me to the doctor, for what I thought was "food poisoning" to find out I…
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Outlook From Within

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When I think about the many things that God has done for me in my life a smile comes over my face. To think that someone can care so much for you and stand by you, when no one else is around brings me joy. So why then do we not take the time to fully glorify God? I’m not talking about just reading the Bible or getting daily scriptures sent to your phone from various apps. I’m talking about really glorifying him and lifting up his name for all that he has done for us.Women are supposed to be strong individuals who “hold” everything around them down. So much pressure is put on a woman because we constantly have to prove ourselves. It is easy then, for women to…
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Praying for Guidance

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“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace” Colossians 3:15 NIVDo you ever feel like you go through life constantly scrambling around in circles? Do you find yourself feeling like you’re being pulled in a million different directions? This can take a toll on your life and also cause stress and confusion. Instead of trying to figure things out on your own or consulting people who may not have your best interest in mind, why not look to God for guidance! Here’s my testimony:Earlier this year I felt very lost in life.  I no longer felt that I was on the path in life that God desired me to be on. I became very unhappy in my current…
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Inspiration to Fathers

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Men are the epitome of strength and maturity. But some of the young mothers of our generation threaten those qualities. I’ve had the unfortunate opportunity to know, personally, some of these women who will drag a man through cracks just to prove a point. And let’s just suffice it to say that I don’t associate myself with those women anymore. I’m not saying that all men possess these qualities. But I’m sure you can think of some who do. All it takes is one look to know that he feels defeated and at a loss of what to do. That look, that is the equivalent of a movie. Where you can see everything his mouth can’t say but his heart is screaming to let out. Because he’s underappreciated and treated…
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Is hell waiting for you?

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I received this and thought it was interesting. It seems that people do not want to talk about Hell. But Hell is real and people should realize that. Please take a moment to read this piece that was written by an unknown author:Is hell waiting for you?I went into my classroomReady for another year at schoolI didn’t want the work, Just wanted to hang and be cool.I had on new clothes,New sneakers on my feetI was there for class on timeWent to the back and took my seat.Yeah, I’m moving up.I’m already grown.Soon I’ll be graduatingAnd out on my own.I talked to some of my friends.We were all having fun.Said some things I shouldn’t have said,Did stuff I shouldn’t have done.I knew I was different.I felt God TOUCH my heart.I…
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Personal Growth

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 Many people find themselves becoming lost on this journey called life. The days of childhood are over and now we must acknowledge adulthood. Yes, the days of free living are now over and one must come from under the wings of their parents. Now we must work for a living, pay bills, and take on bigger responsibilities. During this major transition, I believe we learn the most about ourselves. People begin to learn what it means to struggle, to fail and try again until success is obtained, and the joy of reaching personal goals. All of these situations help the individual to mature over time, some faster than others.We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have his perfection…Speaking the truth with love, we…
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Complete or Comfort?

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“Look for someone who has a complete life without you in it. Because then you know that you’re just together because you want to be.” –Kirstie AlleyMaybe some of you have seen the movie “Jerry McGuire” and remember the line “You complete me”. Or have heard the song “Incomplete” by Sisqo of Dru Hill. These examples are what most of our society try to emulate when getting involved in a relationship. They look for someone to make them feel complete or to define them in some way or another. In most cases, they look for someone to make them feel good. A means to an end. In my opinion, that’s a lot of pressure to place on someone. And it’s more likely that the relationship won’t last because those expectations…
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**Fab Mamacita**

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This issues **Fab Mamacita** is none other than Blondie's own Nique!! She shares her story of tears, trials and triumph with her bundle of joy BJ:My first reaction when I was found out I was pregnant was fear and guilt honestly.  Fear because I had previously had a child in high school and she died shortly after birth. I was scared that I was going to have to face the same tragedy. Guilt, because I found out after my first semester at Albany State. It was the beginning of my college career and everyone was proud of me. I felt that my pregnancy was going to disappoint them. After coming to terms with those things I remembered that God has a plan and a purpose for everything and he will…
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Finding Peace

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The world we live in today can be very hectic at times. People are so busy with work, school, and other daily activities; you may wonder where has the time gone? Of course people have to work in order to pay bills and survive but work should not consume you. The same thing applies to those of us who are in college and find the work pilling up this last month of the semester. In order for me not to loose my sanity, I often take short breaks throughout the day or of course have a “me” day!  The one thing that really keeps me focused is relying on God. Praying to God or simply talking to him can help alleviate stress that accumulates over time. We all are familiar…
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“Your life can be under construction and still be a marvel to behold”

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As a society as a whole, we are selfish by nature. We expect perfection, but we deliver mediocrity. We ask for flawlessness, but we are never without our own flaws. We place boundaries and set standards on others that we, ourselves, cannot meet, but yet we ridicule those that fall below. But we never take the time to look in the mirror. Truly look in it and see ourselves for what we are. And for those that do, most don’t like what they see. If any obstacles, or problems, or issues arise in our lives, we take a hiatus on living.  We take a break, using precious time that can never be given back, and use excuses that justify our actions. You’ve heard it before; “I need time to get…
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