Culture
noun | cul·ture [ˈkəl-chər]
: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group
: the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time
We are all part of a culture. Let’s talk about them.
8 Bible Teachers to Help You Grow Spiritually
I have lived in quite a few major cities since the age of 18, with the most recent being Dallas, Texas. And although I consistently find myself in a new place, I end up going on the same church-search routine: Research bible-teaching churches in the area Write down any church …
Let’s Encourage Our Pastors
I attended a wedding in Tucson, Arizona last month. The DJ had just begun to play music as people made their way to the dance floor. I got up out of my seat and headed across the room to a man sitting by himself, watching the scene. “Want to dance …
When God Feels Distant . . . And You’re Not Feeling It
Lately, I haven’t felt close to God, and to be honest, I’m convinced that both of us are to blame. I can own up to my part in the disconnection; I will admit that I haven’t sought Him as much lately. I have allowed busyness to keep me from reading …
Black Justice Shouldn’t Be Foreign
My heart raced as I awaited the verdict. I had purposely not watched any part of the Derek Chauvin trial because I had watched every day of George Zimmerman’s. I remember the nausea curling in my stomach as I heard the words not guilty. I remember the disbelief, and the …
DMX Knew Jesus, And That’s What Matters
I debated about posting a social media tribute to DMX after hearing about his passing last week. Although his music and movies were part of my childhood, I didn’t want to be ingenuine. As a 90s baby, I grew up hearing my older cousins blast DMX’s songs, and I had …
Peculiar on Purpose: An Inside Look
Peculiar on Purpose seeks to connect Christian women to grow in Christ and community. But what does that really mean? If this an organization? Nonprofit? Or is it just a blog? Maybe you’ve read a blog post here and there or perhaps you even signed up for the monthly newsletter, …