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Securing Your Inner Peace
Let me ask you something real: When was the last time you set aside time for yourself? I don’t mean running errands alone or taking five...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Apr 103 min read


What Are You Spreading? A Powerful Lesson from a Simple Game
Recently, my son sent me a link to an online video that, at first glance, looked like nothing special. It featured a stick-figure game...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Apr 14 min read


Our Kingdom Is Not of This World: Finding Hope Amid the Struggle
Recently, I found myself in conversation with a friend. Like so many of us, we were wrestling with the current state of our country—the...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Mar 243 min read


At The Well: Breaking Barriers in Today’s Divided World
In those days, Jews and Samaritans shared a history riddled with racial tension, distrust, and outright animosity.

Sharon Cumberbatch
Mar 183 min read


A Lesson from 1 Samuel 8: When the People Chose a King Over God
I have found myself completely drawn into the message found in 1 Samuel 8. It is a chapter that speaks volumes about the past, and present

Sharon Cumberbatch
Mar 83 min read


Embracing Unity in a Divided World
Galatians 3:27-28 has always resonated in the depths of our souls: "For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Out with the Old and in with the New in 2022. Finding a Church to call Home.
The past couple of years has been some challenging ones but God saw me through it all. One of the hardest things of these couple of years...
Toni Garrison
Jan 2, 20223 min read


The Journey of Healing
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you...
Toni Garrison
Dec 13, 20213 min read


The Blessings of a Nana
My grandmother used to tell us to be grateful for what we had. However, at the age of 7, I did not understand what that meant because we...
Toni Garrison
Dec 13, 20213 min read


The Black Experience in a White Church
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and plead the widow's cause,” (Isaiah 1:17). “He...
Tonique Garrison
Sep 15, 20216 min read


When Death Comes Knocking at Your Door
The one thing about death is that we all will die. However, somehow it still at times catches us off guard. Lysa Terkeurst has written a...
Tonique Garrison
Sep 9, 20212 min read


Religion and politics — the younger generation isn't having it
We are living in a time where young people are moving away from the Christian faith. This article written by Albert Hunt of The Hill...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Aug 12, 20211 min read


God is Certain (A follow up to my last Past)
The last blog I wrote talked about the uncertainties of life. In it, I shared a little bit of my story in hopes to strengthen you in your...
Tonique Garrison
Jul 25, 20213 min read


Davenport Police Talk to Black Youth & Families
Today Sisters In Christ arranged for a face-to-face meeting with members of the Davenport Police department and a few black families...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Jul 17, 20213 min read


Dealing with Life UnCertianties
First let me say that this is my story. My story is not intended to offend anyone but the devil. I purposely left out names, places, and...
Tonique Garrison
Jul 11, 20213 min read


Americans want faith leaders to stand against racism. Here's how NJ clergy have responded
In this article written by Deena Yellin of northjersey.com she talks about how the killing of George Floyd has spurred spiritual leaders...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Jun 28, 20211 min read


Pastor Louie Giglio sets off firestorm by calling slavery a ‘blessing’ to whites
Check out this Washington Post article written by Sarah Pulliam Bailey about Pastor Louie Giglio who during a panel on racial...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Jun 28, 20211 min read


Davenport Peace Initiative
New Peace Group formed in collaboration with the Police Department to combat gun violence. Group meets on the fourth Thursday of every...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Jun 25, 20212 min read


We Are Meant To Be One...
Powerful article on racial reconciliation. What does the bible say on this issue? Article Excerpt... "....In coming to Christ, we also...

Sharon Cumberbatch
Jun 25, 20211 min read


Other Christian Racial Reconciliation Programs
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Sharon Cumberbatch
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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