Della Lewis Reid and her husband, Paul, have been married for 20 years. A retired educator, she is well-known in her community and church as a tireless volunteer at the Womens Shelter, innovative church leader, and excellent mother and wife. On the outside, she looks like she has it all. However, Della is hiding a terrible family secretshe is a victim of domestic violence. Della is living in denial by minimizing the abuse she suffers at the hands of her husband. But Della is not the only f...

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is showing obedience, self-discipline, and faith in every aspect of daily life. At my lowest point, I turned to Jesus. Yes, I made Jesus Christ my personal MVP in every game and in every area if my life! Teammates and friends, I stopped playing to please the crowd and began living to please God!

“Wake up, my little birthday princess.” Her daddy’s gentle words fall upon her ears with the warmth of the morning sunlight. Just seeing her daddy’s smile makes every day special because her daddy’s smile captures his love of family and reflects his gentle spirit. In her daddy’s smile is a promise of beautiful things to come. Breanna knows that her daddy’s promises are good as gold and are never broken.

“Daffodils of Damascus” is the first short story from Dr. Beverly Boone’s collection of inspirational stories for children, Let the Children Speak. Following each story are questions and activities to stimulate conversation and bonding among readers, parents, and Christian leaders. In this heartwarming story, seven-year-old Trey Stephens discovers that God has the power to change the human heart. Because of this powerful theme, “Daffodils of Damascus” is also an excellent story to share af...

It’s Easter morning. Nykesha and Jessica are in church with their mom, Mrs. Stuart. Both girls are somewhat listening to the Easter message; however, their sibling rivalry soon hijacks the sermon. Even though childhood competition and jealousy are common occurrences among siblings, their mom understands that when left unchecked, such experiences can cause hurt and regret that extend into adulthood. As this mom’s wisdom moves her daughters from rivalry to sisterhood, she also teaches them t...

Embracing Queer Students’ Diverse Identities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Primer for Presidents, Administrators, and Faculty is both a call to action and a resource for historically Black college and university (HBCU) leaders and administrators, focusing on historical and contemporary issues related to expanding inclusionary policies and practices for members of HBCU communities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+). The essa...

Tallie is always trying to help others and getting into trouble for it. But those she saves are grateful to her and almost everyone in town likes her. Peyton is a competent lawyer who has known Tallie since she was little. He calls her a pest but has never stopped looking out for her. That must end. Peyton is from a distinguished family and he’s planning to run for governor. Tallie can’t cause him any more trouble. But can she give him up when she’s been in love with him ever since she was...

“Find Quent Yerby.” Those were the last words of Rebecca’s friend before she died. Quent was the uncle of Rebecca’s late friend’s son, Josh, and his only living relative. When Rebecca finally found Quent, he was sexy and muscular, a man among men. His was exactly the opposite of the calm lifestyle Rebecca wanted. Surprisingly, he opposed the idea of Rebecca adopting Josh permanently. And little did she know that the menacing hand that had killed her friend was coming for her next…

Jenna takes the plunge and goes out with her roommates for a night on the town. Her debut as a socialite is just around the corner, and she wants to fall in love rather than marry the man her parents choose for her. When Jenna meets Brent, a man with dangerous charm, she can't take her eyes off him. But he treats her like a child, accusing her of playing games…

Patty was the daughter of the prestigious Rand family’s housekeeper when she fell in love with their son, Spence. But the two were forced apart after his parents found out. Only after their separation did she realize she was pregnant. Fourteen years later, Spence suddenly shows up in front of Patty with his niece, whose parents died in an accident a month earlier. He says he and the little girl both need her help. Patty was rattled by their unexpected reunion. It took her a long time to fo...

Deanna and Luke were in love, but their relationship came to an abrupt end when Deanna’s father was murdered. Luke, who fled the scene, was arrested as the prime suspect. On the day of the trial, Deanna’s statement as a witness got him convicted, even though she lost her memory of what actually happened on the night of the murder. Luke, who doesn’t believe her for even a second, deeply resents her. Eight years later, Deanna continues to suffer from nightmares about that night. In order to ...

The contract terms are set. Cleo will engage in a physical relationship with her new bodyguard, Simon, so that she can get pregnant as soon as possible. This is her only choice in order to keep her large inheritance. If she doesn’t fulfill the terms, she’ll lose everything, including her company. What she didn’t expect, however, was the effect Simon would have on her when she first lays eyes on him!