Category: Motherhood
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Mama Kay: The Woman Behind the Jesus Movement
Pastor Chuck Smith’s wife, Kay, was the force behind one of America’s greatest revivals. In the foreword to her book Pleasing God, Pastor Chuck wrote, “Kay was the first to reach out to the hippies of the ’60s. Her prayers and tears laid the foundation for our church, Calvary Chapel.” But to understand her heart…
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Who is Madam C. J. Walker: What did she do?
Women’s History Month By Autumn Edwards Madam C.J. Walker was a talented entrepreneur who created a path forward with her thriving at-home hair care products. She became the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States. Trailblazing and creating a legacy all her own, Madam C. J. Walker is an incredible…
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How Education Changed My Life As A Woman!
By Akosua Frempong, Ph.D. Mothers and Grandmothers are so crucial in the lives of younger women. Today, I celebrate motherhood! Mothers and grandmothers can have a positive influence on our lives. One of the positive influences concerns our value for education. Education, as they say, is critical; knowledge is power. Our education perspective, gained from…
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Educating Yourself While a Mother: You Can Do It!
By Akosua Frempong, Ph.D. While pursuing my Ph.D., I became a mother. It was and still is such a joy! Balancing education and being a mother and a wife was a natural training ground for me to become who I am today. I am a more confident woman because I can balance different aspects of…