by Barb Roose | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
People of color often feel invisible and alienated, even traumatized, by the oppression and discrimination still prevalent in our American culture today. The result leads to not only internalized trauma but also a particular type of aloneness, which author Prasanta...
by Barb Roose | Mar 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
My most comfortable Easter outfit ever 🥰 wearing these comfy clothes, reminded me of childhood Easter outfits that were less than comfortable. Come with me for a trip down Black people Easter memory lane… I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s in the Black Baptist church...
by Barb Roose | Feb 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been mistreated and felt it was unfair? One of my adult kids reported that some family members had accused me of an unkind act toward another family member. Many family members dropped all communication with me, but I heard gossip about disparaging...
by Barb Roose | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Single friend, there is nothing wrong with you. However, the world will reinforce the opposite message over the next few days. This year, Love looks like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce smooching at the end of the Super Bowl. Love is lovely. If it wasn’t, V-Day...
by Barb Roose | Feb 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the women in my Bible study had a disagreement with her daughter-in-law. This led to a full-on argument. Her son sided with his wife and my friend felt betrayed. The disagreement escalated into lots of ugly accusations and angry words. Within days, the son...
by Barb Roose | Jan 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you know that January 12th is National Quit Day? Word-of-the-Year is a simple, intentional tool that can remind you to focus on God’s purpose or hold onto God’s purpose in one area of your life. There’s nothing supernatural or magical about your...
by Barb Roose | Jan 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
We’re a week into the new year and even if you aren’t into New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year is a helpful reset for all of us. Whether you decide to reorganize a messy closet or jump back into Bible study after a break (hint-hint),...
