Religion
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
What I know: God doesn’t care—God doesn’t care what my history is, doesn’t care what my sexual orientation is, and doesn’t care who my partner is. God does care—that I love Him with Joy and Love in my heart and... Read More
Senior Life News Magazine (OK) Jan/Feb 2012
In the October/November issue of Oklahoma Woman magazine we began our look into the American disasters which had occurred in close proximity to the efforts of the American government to divide the land of Israel. We are asking the readers to draw... Read More
Forsyth Family Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
Any talk of exhaust reminds me of the 23rd Psalm. Now, you’re saying, “Robby, that’s a stretch.” For me, the 23rd Psalm has everything to do with exhaust. You see, much like a car, you can tell how well a person is running... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Jan 2012
Girls clad in dark blue, double-breasted pant suits, white blouses and blue and white scarves hurry down the 15-feet-wide corridor; along side them rush hale and hearty boys in white dress shirts, ties and navy pants. With prayer rugs draped across... Read More
Food Etc. (ME) Dec 2011
There are many ways to observe the weeklong holiday of Kwanzaa, but all of them conclude with a feast, called a Karamu.
Portland diners can have a wonderful African feast during Kwanzaa or throughout the year at Asmara at 51 Oak St., where chef... Read More
Food Etc. (ME) Dec 2011
Observing its 45th anniversary in 2011, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African culture and heritage. Kwanzaa begins the day after Christmas and continues for seven days.
Seven is a significant figure with respect to Kwanzaa. In addition to... Read More
Oklahoma Woman Magazine (OK) Dec 2011
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or “Christ’s Mass.” Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians place the first celebration of Christmas to the... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Dec 2011
Ahh….January. A new year. Time to put the “old” behind us and look forward to the “new”. The problem is that there won’t be anything “new” if we don’t make some changes.... Read More
The increase in devastating storms has left many people wondering Is God trying to warn us? Is the earth going through a climate change? Yes, would be the answer that many scientists and those concerned about our planet would say. Is the extreme weat ...The increase in devastating storms has left many people wondering Is God trying to warn us? Is the earth going through a climate change? Yes, would be the answer that many scientists and those concerned about our planet would say. Is the extreme... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Fall 2009
For the conscientious Muslim, messages of rampant consumerism run against the fundamental spirit of Islam. Our religion teaches us that Allah, the One highly praised and exalted, is the Provider par excellence. The very definition of ’muslim&rs ...For the conscientious Muslim, messages of rampant consumerism run against the fundamental spirit of Islam. Our religion teaches us that Allah, the One highly praised and exalted, is the Provider par excellence. The very definition of ’muslim... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Spring 2009
As Muslim women, most of us have, at one time or another, participated in Qur’anic study circles. Some of these circles organize around readings of surahs or sets of contiguous ayat. Others may be topical or thematic, where the members reflect ...As Muslim women, most of us have, at one time or another, participated in Qur’anic study circles. Some of these circles organize around readings of surahs or sets of contiguous ayat. Others may be topical or thematic, where the members reflect... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Spring
The pace of life seems to move so fast in this modern world. Last week’s events are old news. The progress of technology is so rapid that many electronics are almost obsolete once carried out of the store. Instant gratification, instant messagi ...The pace of life seems to move so fast in this modern world. Last week’s events are old news. The progress of technology is so rapid that many electronics are almost obsolete once carried out of the store. Instant gratification, instant... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Spring
Yesha bint Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with her, is so frequently pointed out as having been a learned woman in early Islamic society that many Muslims have fallen into the trap of thinking of her as an anomaly. The Quranic command to use our inte ...Yesha bint Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with her, is so frequently pointed out as having been a learned woman in early Islamic society that many Muslims have fallen into the trap of thinking of her as an anomaly. The Quranic command to use our... Read More
Senior Life News Magazine (OK) Jan/Feb 2012
In the October/November issue of Oklahoma Woman magazine we began our look into the American disasters which had occurred in close proximity to the efforts of the American government to divide the land of Israel. We are asking the readers to draw the ...In the October/November issue of Oklahoma Woman magazine we began our look into the American disasters which had occurred in close proximity to the efforts of the American government to divide the land of Israel. We are asking the readers to draw... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Nov 2011
On this journey of life, we must decide what direction we are going to travel. Many destinations call out to us, but we can only travel one path at a time. How do we decide which way to go and who we will travel with? We must each decide what w ...On this journey of life, we must decide what direction we are going to travel. Many destinations call out to us, but we can only travel one path at a time. How do we decide which way to go and who we will travel with? We must each decide what... Read More
By Rev. David L. Story JOY Community ChurchAutumn is officially here. The temperature will be dialing down some. The daylight is not quite as plentiful. Children are back in the swing of things at school and the time has come for a little examination ...By Rev. David L. Story JOY Community Church
Autumn is officially here. The temperature will be dialing down some. The daylight is not quite as plentiful. Children are back in the swing of things at school and the time has come for a little... Read More
Senior Life News Magazine (OK) Jan/Feb 2012
In the October/November issue of Oklahoma Woman magazine we began our look into the American disasters which had occurred in close proximity to the efforts of the American government to divide the land of Israel. We are asking the readers to draw... Read More
Azizah Magazine (GA) Jan 2012
Girls clad in dark blue, double-breasted pant suits, white blouses and blue and white scarves hurry down the 15-feet-wide corridor; along side them rush hale and hearty boys in white dress shirts, ties and navy pants. With prayer rugs draped across... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
What I know: God doesn’t care—God doesn’t care what my history is, doesn’t care what my sexual orientation is, and doesn’t care who my partner is. God does care—that I love Him with Joy and Love in my heart and... Read More
Forsyth Family Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
Any talk of exhaust reminds me of the 23rd Psalm. Now, you’re saying, “Robby, that’s a stretch.” For me, the 23rd Psalm has everything to do with exhaust. You see, much like a car, you can tell how well a person is running... Read More
Food Etc. (ME) Dec 2011
There are many ways to observe the weeklong holiday of Kwanzaa, but all of them conclude with a feast, called a Karamu.
Portland diners can have a wonderful African feast during Kwanzaa or throughout the year at Asmara at 51 Oak St., where chef... Read More
Food Etc. (ME) Dec 2011
Observing its 45th anniversary in 2011, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African culture and heritage. Kwanzaa begins the day after Christmas and continues for seven days.
Seven is a significant figure with respect to Kwanzaa. In addition to... Read More
Oklahoma Woman Magazine (OK) Dec 2011
The word Christmas comes from the words Cristes maesse, or “Christ’s Mass.” Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus for members of the Christian religion. Most historians place the first celebration of Christmas to the... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Dec 2011
Ahh….January. A new year. Time to put the “old” behind us and look forward to the “new”. The problem is that there won’t be anything “new” if we don’t make some changes.... Read More