2016: DECEMBER – Teachable Moments Magazine

Is There Room For Jesus?

2016: DECEMBER

by Regina Sollers - December 14, 2016December 25, 2017 1

Christmas carols playing on the radio- A festiveness is in the air. Pies are baking in the oven. Excitement is everywhere! Smiles and hellos are readily exchanged; To total strangers whose names are unknown. Children are happy and on their best behavior Hoping for the latest trend or iPhone. What is the reason for this jubilance? It’s Jesus! Our

Christmas Season Entertainment

2016: DECEMBER

by Rhonda L. Smith - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

Hey Guys!!!!! It’s that time of year again. For many it’s a time of much activity. There are the office parties, the family parties, the shopping, the plays, the baking and the cooking. In the midst of the fun, it can all be…well…exhausting. But it’s still joyous nevertheless. Unfortunately for others,

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?

2016: DECEMBER

by Dr. Vivian M. Jackson - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 1

I wondered how the counselor could so adamantly declare such empathy. She had no idea how I felt. Did she detect the seething anger that burned beneath the surface of my full-toothed smile? Could she see the simmering flames that flickered beneath the blackness of the Kohl that outlined my brown

Blended Families

2016: DECEMBER

by Brian J. Smalls, Esq. - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

Muhammad Ali, whose given name was Cassius Clay, was born and raised in Louisville, KY. At the age of 12, Ali took up boxing and by the age of 18 he was an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. By the end of his storied

STATE OF THE UNION VS. THE S.T.A.T.E. OF THE RIGHTEOUS

2016: DECEMBER

by Minister Tracey Cleveland - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

“PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.” (Ps 112:1, AMP) The State of the Union Address is usually presented by the President of the United States (POTUS), to a joint session of

All I want for Christmas…is a Good Church Home

2016: DECEMBER

by Aniyah Watkins - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

Over the course of the year, I have noticed on social media through posts and blogs that people are opting out of becoming a church member. The media does a great job of covering all the scandals within the church, ranging from pregnant women preachers to pastors who completely manipulate

Joyful

2016: DECEMBER

by Shareda M. Rollins - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

The fig tree does not bud olive crop fails no grapes on the vine fields produce no food When anxiety was great within me believe in Him – rejoice – pray You are my hiding place for this is God’s will I will be joyful in God my Savior Make known to me the path of life mighty warrior

The Season of Giving

2016: DECEMBER

by Florencia Robertson - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

This time of the year comes with mixed feelings. For most, we love the Christmas songs, lights, and gifts. For others, it is a reminder of their lack, whether it be financially or loss of loved ones. However, somewhere in the middle of these two extremes, joy can be found.

‘Tis the Season’

2016: DECEMBER

by Faythe Kamille Daniels - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 0

Recently, my son asked me: “Mommy how is Santa going to get us gifts if we don't have a chimney”? I didn't answer him because I questioned as to whether I wanted to tell him that there really isn't a Santa Claus (that brings toys down the chimney). This was

Seize the Day

2016: DECEMBER

by Elder Jerome Woods, II - December 14, 2016March 17, 2018 1

A popular slogan this time of the year declares, “wise men still seek him.” For many people, December heralds a time of reflection on the past twelve months as well as cautious optimism for the year ahead. This time of the year used to be difficult for me as I