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Jerry Lawson

Genesis chapter 19 verse 17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed .18 And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord: 19 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die: 20 Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither,( is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live. 21 And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. 22 Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything til thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. 23 The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar. 24 Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven; 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitats of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. 26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

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Remembering Esther Rolle Esther Rolle was a presence you could feel before she even spoke. She carried a quiet strength that settled into every room and every role she touched. There was nothing forced about her. She led with dignity warmth, and honesty, and viewers connected with her like she was family She was born in Pompano Beach, Florida the dauahter of Bahamian immigrants who raised her in a home rooted in discipline and faith. That foundation shaped the way she moved through the world. She loved her people. She loved her culture. She loved truth. And she protected the characters she played with that same devotion Her most beloved role introduced her to millions, but her talent extended far past one show. She was a trained actress long before television found her. She worked in theater. She pushed for meaningful stories She fought for roles that reflected real life nstead of stereotypes. She understood the power of representation long before it became a conversation. Esther Rolle's aift was connection. She made people feel seen. She made tough moments feel real without making them hopeless. She played mothers, workers eaders, and women who held everything together when the world felt heavy. She carried those stories with grace. She passed away on November 17, 1998 but her legacy did not fade. New generations continue to discover her work and feel the same warmth audiences felt decades ago. Her presence lives through every performance. Her honesty lives through every scene. And her spirit lives through the people who still speak her name with love Esther Rolle remains a reminder that real talent leaves light behind. #EstherRolle #BlackCultureStories #TVHistory #LegacyMatters #Classic Television #LataraSpeaks Truth

Michael Tovornik

Isaiah 1:18-20 NIV [18] “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. [19] If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; [20] but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Yesterday we remembered Daniel's words of prayer for forgiveness. The Israelites had suffered the consequences of their refusal and rebellion that Isaiah warns about in this passage. The Israelites reformed, all went well for a while, they got complacent, they forgot about God, they refused to follow God's law and they got into trouble and then begged God to get them out of it. Sound familiar? Of course it does because it's the same thing that we do. Fortunately, God is well aware of our weaknesses. He will give us opportunities to confess our sins and return to him until we take our last breath. What we should not do is think that we can actually wait until then to reform! The more we do what is wrong, the easier it gets to continue. If we lie and don't get caught, it becomes easier to lie because we think no one will notice. The bank robber doesn't start out by robbing banks. He or she probably stole candy at a store, or took money out of a parent's pocketbook. Someone who kills probably started out by inflicting pain on another person or on an animal. When we do the right thing, we find it easier to continue to do the right thing. We need to choose the path we will follow. We can be like the Israelites and accept the consequences or we can follow the path that leads to salvation. Yes, God will give us chances along the way to repent, but do we really want to wait until it might be too late?

Melissa Tirona

The power of community and support! We #ALL need help at one point or another in life. #Exodus17:12 🫴 "When Moses' hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, and Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so his hands were steady until the sun went down." 💪 This is a powerful picture of community and support, isn't it? Moses' story is a great example of how we can't do it alone. When he's tired, Aaron and Hur hold his hands up, and Israel prevails. It's a reminder that we all need people who'll lift us up and support us, especially when we're weary. Don't you just love the people who hold your hands up! 👏 How can I "hold up your hands"? 🫴🙏🙌 #poweroftheprayingwoman #prayingwarrior #holdinghands #truestory #thankyouforyoursupport 🎉 🙏🙏🙏

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