Our understanding of wellness—whether emotional, mental, or spiritual—is never formed in isolation. It is deeply shaped by the context we live in. For Black communities and Black Christians in particular, wellness must be viewed not only through individual experiences but also through the lens of cultural history, spiritual traditions, and the call for redemption. Psychology,…
Losing a loved one is never easy. I’ve experienced the death of both of my parents within the span of the past four years, and the tears don’t stop. The emptiness is still there. The pain of not being able to call my mother and enjoy Scrabble with her and the void of not being…
Enough emphasis cannot be placed on how important Self-Care and Maintenance are. We, not just as believers but as humans, are given one body, and we are mandated to be good stewards of our bodies (1 Cor. 6: 19-20). Ideally, we should strive to be in our best physical shape not just for our own…
Well, it’s that time of year again. The ever-so-loving hustle of back-to-school antics. For students: shopping for clothes and school supplies, learning a new class schedule, making new friends, learning new teachers, coping with the hormonal stresses of puberty, acquiring new courses in your major (for college students), gathering money for tuition, etc. For educators:…
Let’s face it, it can be tough existing as a racial minority here in America. From 1619 to the present day, peoples of African Descent throughout the Diaspora have faced insurmountable challenges that no other ethnicity in the history of mankind have faced. Relying on ingenuity, unity, survival instincts, and faith, have all the deciding…
May is here, which means we are in the heart of the Spring Season. The month of May encompasses several themes, one of which is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a result of our daily transactions, we tend to experience burnout, and that comes from all types of professions affecting people from all walks of…