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Unsettling, Unnerving, and Unhousing Since 1981
2021-12-23 21:17
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Although it may seem cynical, I view most people as folks constantly assessing how they can benefit from others. As I have grown older, this view has bec… Read More
2021-06-24 10:18
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Although you may be an unfiltered person, one who holds nothing back, takes no prisoners, add one powerful tool to your arsenal: restraint. Even though it may seem cou… Read More
2021-05-15 16:47
Dr. Santresa L. Glass
Walking briskly and robustly, every single step, every single movement infused with purpose, seeming to own every particle composing the pavement and hallways treade… Read More
2021-03-28 08:50
Yesterday, March 27, 2021, was my 40th birthday. To live this long, I am grateful, grateful for God’s grace. Without God’s grace, I wouldn’t have made it to see my 40th… Read More
2021-01-23 23:42
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Much to my dismay, I often find the most visible and vociferous voices advocating for justice on social media are inauthentic and milquetoast voices. These… Read More
2020-12-25 04:20
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As of Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020, the Kentucky Wildcats have the worst record in SEC basketball. Although the team has played the most competitive non-confere… Read More
2020-08-04 06:51
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When trying to lead a righteous movement or advocate for a noble cause, one must have an authentic commitment to truth and justice. You cannot have a genuine… Read More
2020-06-05 21:01
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Too many whites and, unfortunately, too many blacks are communicating that they don’t understand why many protests emerging after the lynching of George Floyd… Read More
2020-05-14 19:16
With the arrival of a new decade of life, one has a valuable opportunity to reflect deeply on the previous decade. As humans, we have undesirable experiences. We often bemoan those experien… Read More
2020-05-04 05:27
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If someone jokes around with you, it doesn’t necessarily mean the person is seeking an intimate relationship with you—even if the jokes are sexual. When an in… Read More
2020-04-05 08:32
Trying to fool people you’re happy when you’re not is a self-sabotaging practice; you’re deceiving nobody and denying yourself time, space, and opportunities to heal and gr… Read More
2020-03-24 22:08
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Disappointment is a natural part of the human experience; take time to learn from it—never hide from what it invites you to confront. One grows stro… Read More
2020-03-14 22:08
Photo Credit: Los Angeles Post-Examiner When you transition to living a life free from allowing folks to take advantage of you, it’s a liberating experience. It’s not a… Read More
2020-01-26 22:36
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Although you may hold a pos… Read More
2019-06-05 05:05
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Emily P. Freeman’s The Next Right Thing (2019) offers readers important insights about how to make successful decisions. The book strives to help readers see decis… Read More
2019-06-04 04:58
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Preet Bharara’s Doing Justice (2019) offers the lessons the author has learned during his career as a former federal attorney. Bharara contends that effective inve… Read More
2019-06-03 04:00
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Ben Shapiro’s The Right Side of History (2019) is a thorough defense of Western civilization and the religious and philosophical thought that has supported… Read More
2019-06-02 03:21
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John Maxwell’s NIV, The Maxwell Leadership Bible, 3rd Edition, is a wonderful bible with an excellent, reader-friendly print. With the New International Versi… Read More
2019-05-15 02:43
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As you continue to celebrate life, including your own life, I wanted to take a brief moment and wish you a Happy Birthday! I’m so grateful to ha… Read More
2019-05-12 04:24
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In “Dropping Everything to Read? How about Picking Some Things Up!,” Jennifer Serravallo (2017) posits that teachers need to be intentional about how they… Read More
2019-04-03 03:10
Thomas Nelson’s New King James Version Ancient-Modern Bible is an excellent bible that aids the reader in gaining a solid understanding of Scripture. Throughout the text, the reader h… Read More
2019-04-02 04:46
Thomas Nelson’s New King James Version Vine’s Expository Bible: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines is an excellent comprehensive study bible that pr… Read More
2018-11-27 05:48
With advancements in healthcare leading to longer lifespans, medical personnel have to deal with a surge in the number of patients. Although healthcare workers are committed to providing th… Read More
2018-11-24 22:56
Although everyone experiences challenges and problems in this present world, one has to make a decision whether he or she will allow those challenges and problems to defeat him or her. Life… Read More
2018-10-10 22:13
Subjects like English, Science, and Mathematics are commonplace in American classrooms. These traditional subjects are important, but many of them don’t offer any value when it comes… Read More
2018-09-16 06:53
While crime and violence have generally hit a downward slope over the last couple of decades, African Americans are still disproportionately affected by dangerous living spaces. Places stil… Read More
2018-08-25 15:04
Traditional brick-and-mortar schools are not the only option for children. Online public schools offer the same opportunities for quality education as conventional schooling. One should con… Read More
2018-08-18 19:44
Domestic violence is a growing problem in America, and it affects more families than we know, especially since many incidents of domestic violence go unreported. However, if you or someone… Read More
2018-06-09 09:33
When a woman has an unplanned pregnancy, she has options, including placing her baby in an adoptive home. While an unplanned pregnancy might seem devastating for a woman, the newborn child… Read More
2018-05-28 02:04
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Christ is the highest expression and embodiment of love.
Suffering the most barbarous and mortifying sacrificial death one can ever witness or imagine—all to proff… Read More
2018-05-24 08:48
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2018-05-20 02:50
Toxic relationships can affect all of us. Sometimes toxic relationships can escalate into something violent. Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent family crimes in the world. While… Read More
2018-05-15 03:00
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Although you’re hoping that this will be the year I propose to you, don’t hold your breath; that’s never going to happen. Your end… Read More
2018-04-13 00:49
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After learning that students are intentionally plagiarizing my piece, “Malcolm X’s ‘The Ballot or the Bullet’: A Summary,” I immediately t… Read More
2018-04-12 15:55
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In Say Goodbye to Regret: Discovering the Secret to a Blessed Life, Bob Santos offers readers powerful advice and inspiration to help them liberate themselves from the… Read More
2018-04-10 06:13
When one experiences workplace discrimination, it can be disheartening. For the victim, lost income, reduced work productivity and dissatisfaction, isolation, stress, and unemployment or un… Read More
2018-04-04 07:15
It’s never too late to obtain a degree, but going back to school as an adult can be difficult. As an adult, you may have many other responsibilities that your (much younger) fellow st… Read More
2018-03-30 08:43
Choices have consequences; therefore, think before you act. The decisions a person makes can have a positive or negative outcome. Either way, it’s wise to select the right choices so… Read More
2018-03-27 02:51
What if I told you 3 years ago that our next American president would be elected primarily by using Twitter?
I think most people would reply, “Yeah, right.”
Until recently, we&r&helli…Read More
2018-03-24 21:41
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Toxic relationships are harmful to your health and life. When you’re continuously giving to someone, and hardly ever receiving from him or her, that&rs&hell…Read More
2018-03-05 07:49
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You can be a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and not support civilians having access to an assault weapon like an AR-15. A weapon of war like an AR-15 isn&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-02-10 08:23
Arming a child with knowledge early in his or her life will position him or her for continued success. Not only does a great educational foundation provide the skills for a child to reach h… Read More
2018-02-03 06:12
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Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures (2016) offers an account of the little known history of black women mathematicians who were responsible for John Gle… Read More
2018-02-02 05:54
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America was built by the free and forced labor of enslaved blacks. The contributions black people have made to America are incomparable. Black his… Read More
2018-01-16 00:23
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When President Donald J. Trump favors lily-white Norwegian immigrants over those abject, wretched, in his view, black African and Haitian immigrants, he exposes his… Read More
2018-01-15 09:22
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In an epoch where selfishness pervades the land, the use of reason is seriously waning, the value of critical thought is fading, and mendacity has become almost norma… Read More
2018-01-08 05:46
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During the winter months, don’t forget the importance of Carmex Classic Lip Balm in protecting your lips from the very cold temperatures and unforgiving winds… Read More
2018-01-07 05:04
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If you love going to watch movies at the theater, and would like the opportunity to watch a movie at any theater once a day, then purchase a MoviePass monthly subs… Read More
2018-01-06 04:59
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Although you may think you have the best memory, and maybe you do, after reading so many pieces, you need a strategy to aid your memory about the pieces read. One of… Read More
2018-01-05 04:47
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Dwight L. Moody’s The Way to God offers a strong understanding of God’s agapic love and how that agapic love can transform the lives of all people willing… Read More
2018-01-04 04:58
Today’s typical college student has changed dramatically in the past few decades. The traditional university student used to be the fresh high school graduate with no obligations to i… Read More
2018-01-03 04:59
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With the competition in today’s workplace growing more fierce than ever, employees need to take advantage of every opportunity they have to get ahead in their… Read More
2018-01-02 04:58
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Although Wheels of Wisdom: Life Lessons for the Restless Spirit masterfully penned by Tim and Debbie Bishop is avowedly not a theological book, the inspiration one gai… Read More
2017-12-14 09:50
Businesses need to understand specific laws to avoid serious legal repercussions. For starters, they should check the eligibility of their employees. After reviewing the eligibili… Read More
2017-12-09 02:38
Being a teacher can be an exciting job. For starters, you have an opportunity to work with diverse children and teenagers. You can enjoy summers off. However, you’re also in the publi… Read More
2017-11-16 20:24
While legislation and policies like the Fair Housing Act and the Housing and Community Development Act have criminalized housing discrimination, it is still a subtle but stark reality in tod… Read More
2017-11-06 19:23
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In Necessary Endings, Henry Cloud devotes his dominant attention to endings and why it’s vital to terminate certain relationships sometimes. Cloud posits that on… Read More
2017-10-26 14:53
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Although the #5-ranked Wisconsin Badgers are undefeated and have an excellent football team, a dark cloud hangs over the team: it will not face a ranked opponen… Read More
2017-10-16 03:08
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During last Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian expressed a disquieting fear she wrestles with daily after being held hostag… Read More
2017-10-04 04:18
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The Real Win: A Man’s Quest for Authentic Success, penned by former superstar Texas Longhorns quarterback and former NFL quarterback Colt McCoy and megachurch pa… Read More
2017-10-03 05:53
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A cover letter presents job seekers with a great opportunity to wow employers with worthwhile content and excellent writing. Elegant writing combined with rel… Read More
2017-10-02 03:57
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Although it’s quite unfortunate that many are increasingly embracing messy behavior—often including it in the wildly popular use of “p… Read More
2017-09-26 20:47
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Although a true commitment to helping people is commendable, don’t become their crutch—don’t cripple them. At some point, you have to allow them to… Read More
2017-09-21 21:33
What’s in a name? Apparently, if you’re job hunting, it can mean everything.
Implicit Biases
As a nation and as individuals, implicit biases inform every aspect of daily life… Read More
2017-09-14 23:48
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Although an aggressive pursuit of racial, social, economic, and educational justice is admirable and necessary, those engaged in justice work must connect intel… Read More
2017-09-10 03:07
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In Overcoming Adversity: Life Lessons from the Book of James, Dr. Carl Garrigus demonstrates how the Book of James can be employed to aid people in risin… Read More
2017-09-04 09:58
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On Sunday night, September 3, 2017, UCLA made history, mounting the second largest comeback in NCAA Division I-A football history. The largest comeback in NCAA Divis… Read More
2017-08-28 21:13
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John Mason’s Never Give Up: You’re Stronger Than You Think offers readers 52 powerful “nuggets,” motivation keys, to encourage them to choose f… Read More
2017-08-24 17:00
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In All In For Him: Twenty-One Devotions For College Athletes, Gwen Thielges offers college student-athletes a 21-day devotional that empowers them to combine s… Read More
2017-08-18 16:06
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To be a free black man, it’s a beautiful thing. When you don’t mind exposing false notions of peace, it’s a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, not… Read More
2017-08-15 15:13
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Psychology teaches us to judge people by their previous actions. While one should forgive people, and forgive them immediately, don’t forget their track… Read More
2017-05-25 01:42
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In Victorious Living through Heaven’s Great Hope: A Divine Revelation of Hope Granted for Overcoming in Challenging Times, Victor Morgan offers readers a scriptu… Read More
2017-05-14 19:52
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Most friends speak about they’ve had their “ups and downs” as friends, but we’ve never experienced any “downs.”… Read More
2017-05-14 15:29
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“Let Me Have My Way,” the second single from the forthcoming album Too Dark to Turn Back, features the ingenious collaboration of R&B and soul… Read More
2017-05-03 04:41
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When one writes with his or her reader or audience in mind, t… Read More
2017-05-01 17:05
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While occasionally incorporating food into church events or activities is fine, one should never view church as a restaurant, as the place to eat. Eat before y… Read More
2017-04-14 08:22
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With the arrival of President Donald J. Trump, a “newfound” understanding of God as the supreme ruler of all has emerged. What’s most tr… Read More
2017-03-11 20:23
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One of the most powerful ways to awaken, develop, strengthen, and renew your inner intellectual is through reading substantive pieces each day. W… Read More
2017-03-06 20:22
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After years of her being envious of my best friend, Dr. Santresa L. Glass, I reluctantly decided to write a brief piece to wish Tunicker M. Jones a Happ… Read More
2017-03-05 08:59
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When one carefully studies the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it becomes evident that racists desirous of his death targeted his voice, literally. Various attacks… Read More
2017-01-21 20:47
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A decision to perform yesterday, January 20, 2017, at President Donald J. Trump’s Presidential Inauguration doesn’t constitute an endorsement… Read More
2017-01-01 14:00
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In “Why Don’t We Complain?,” William F. Buckley, Jr. (1961), arguably the most influential modern conservative intellectual, proffers a clar… Read More
2016-12-31 02:39
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In “20 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Leaving The Church,” Makiah Green offers 20 “lessons” she has learned about church atten… Read More
2016-12-26 13:22
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Without substantial changes on the offensive line and at quarterback, the Denver Broncos will swiftly become a mediocre team. Compared to the team’s Sup… Read More
2016-12-15 22:55
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In The TouchPoint: Connecting with God through the Bible, Bob Santos offers an understanding of how a close engagement with the bible allows the Believer to experience… Read More
2016-12-13 17:02
While male artists, especially those in R&B and Hip-Hop, often receive charges of employing sexist, patriarchal, misogynistic and divisive imagery and language, Juice Soul, Jason Willia… Read More
2016-12-06 05:55
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Even before President-elect Donald Trump’s first day in office, he saves 1,000 American jobs. Delivering on a campaign promise to Carrier employees in I… Read More
2016-11-15 01:57
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Donald J. Trump is President-elect of the United States of America, and he will be the 45th President of the United States of America. Face it. Calm down. Compo… Read More
2016-11-11 02:26
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In Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God, Rankin Wilbourne explains that believers have true union with Jesus Christ, and this union provides the believer w… Read More
2016-11-06 23:53
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How can over 650,000 emails pertaining to the FBI’s investigation of Hillary Clinton’s illegal private email server be reviewed in just a few day… Read More
2016-10-15 17:47
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Jesus is the answer to poverty: “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that y… Read More
2016-10-13 22:39
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When many old people, especially those who attend church regularly, approach young people, they make statements to those young folks based on their “wisdom&rdquo&hell…Read More
2016-09-26 22:52
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Although it may sound harsh and selfish, don’t do anything that will not yield you a beneficial return. View your work and activities through the lens of budget… Read More
2016-09-22 16:26
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In Pain & Grace: A Biblical Theology of Suffering, Gerald W. Peterman and Andrew J. Schmutzer offer a thorough and astute assessment of Scripture’s tre… Read More
2016-09-09 17:35
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Before you step into the pulpit, surrender your personal agenda(s), for the pulpit isn’t a space to take spineless, milquetoast shots at folks. Eph… Read More
2016-08-21 02:18
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Rising star and independent singer and songwriter Juice Soul has released the summer’s hottest track, “Tasteless,” featuring rap artist L.T. Terr… Read More
2016-08-02 02:32
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The American Woman’s Bible: Women, Godly Virtues, and the Making of America (New King James Version) contains the Word of God translated in language muc… Read More
2016-07-25 22:06
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One of the most important services offered by The Why You? Initiative, a national non-profit organization committed to advancing and empowering young students an… Read More
2016-07-16 20:36
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Why allow yourself to experience the misery of being “the other woman”? When you become the other woman, you’re exacerbating the lo… Read More
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