General Information Home Submit Your Article Submission Guidelines Advertise Article Categories Disclaimer Informative Inspirational - Spirituality Articles at BlackRefer.com Spirituality - Inspirational Articles Reflections   By: Eric Jackson When I was young, I set out to conquer the world with my skills and talents. I didn't always listen to my parent's advice or listen to godly counsel. I took hold of ambition yet... The Main Theme of Spirituals   By: Andrew Slavery was a very significant issue facing churches because slaves were allowed to go to Church. Few Christian ministers wrote against on slavery. Rural slaves were also allowed to stay after the regular Christian worship services, in churches or, if in plantation, then... A Spiritual Guide For Fathers To Raising Children   By: William Jackson, M.Ed. Men in the position of a father or father figure will need a guide or “How To” book to help them navigate through life’s unexpected challenges when raising or mentoring children. Fatherhood requires wisdom, patience, a sense of humor, and a strong spirituality focused and rooted in God’s word. People are willing to provide advice, but what... Emotional Awareness   By: Kenneth Brown When I was introduced to the practice of emotional Awareness I had no idea where it would take me. Although I knew that being emotionally aware would be beneficial, it appeared to me that simply being aware of my emotions could still leave me a slave to ... Christmas   By: Kenneth Brown Christmas is the birthday of Jesus Christ, and yet a lot of Christians seem to be more concerned with sales, gifts and office parties than they are with his birth. To support this perception all I have to do is listen to what they have to say about their plans, look at the ads on television, in newspapers, in... Religion   By: Kenneth Brown To me, the appearance of differences in religion seems to be just that, an appearance. As I review my limited knowledge of the various religions, they all seem to focus on the truth and since the truth can?t be changed, improved or updated, what can account for their differences? To answer this question consideration must be given to those who... Looking Beyond What Man Sees   By: Tamara L. Clarke - Greensboro, NC There was church that was in the midst of a city. It had a great membership that was very diverse including influential people from the community. O how the pastor would preach the mighty word of God, the members would say. One particular Sunday, a woman appeared dressed in fine linens with a fancy... How To Prevent Yourself From Singing "The Holiday Blues"   By Dr. Tracy Scott While the holidays can be a time of joy, happiness and fun with an anticipation of spending a festive time with love ones and friends; but for far too many the holidays are a great time of pain, disillusionment, depression and despair. This is especially the case with ... Does Sex Make God Mad?   By Second Gen Pro: According to God’s word he says sex is meant for marriage. Marriage is the union between man, woman and God devoting the service of sex to one another solely.God created sex for pleasure and conception, we are not meant... "Pretty Girl Blues”   By Jearlean Taylor Pretty girl blues; was this label she put on herself or allowed others to give her? Why did she allow herself to hide deep in her pain? She hides behind her pretty looks, clothes, and the truth within. She has outer beauty, but was... Watch What You Say   By The Encourager Everything has changed nothing stays the same, everyone will change no one, stays the same. The young became the old and mysteries did unfold for that is the way of time no one, and nothing goes unchanged. There are not many things in this life one... Used But Not Abused   By Emmanuel Brown Things are meant to be used, taken care of and put back in it’s place. This same concept should apply to people and relationships. Healthy relationships are built within a cycle of give and take, not take – take – take some more and... Prayer chain for our Military....Don't break it!   By Dr. Matthew A. Barber Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. St. Luke 18:1 NIV. I'm not breaking this one. If I get it a 1000 times, I will share it a 1000 more times! Of all the gifts you could give a... You Can Achieve Your Dreams: The Inspiring Story of Shirley Chisholm   By Omarr RaSharjd Lee Shirley Chisholm was born on November 30, 1924, in the city of Brooklyn, NY to the proud parents of Charles and Ruby St. Hill. As a c hild, she was an exceptionally brilliant student in school. While attending Girls High School, which was located in Brooklyn, NY, she excelled in a... I Won't Be a Slave No Mo   By Mary Alice Barnes Aggie Running through the woods in the middle of the night; with my children at my side filled with anger and fright. I can hear him shouting out our names. I know if we get caught again I will go insane.The dogs are barking and closing in trying to sniff out our tracks.... Four fathers fishing in Fremont: tribute to our forefathers   By Lonnell Johnson Earlier this summer four men from our church accepted an invitation to go fishing for walleye at Port Clinton and later for white bass at Fremont on the way back to Columbus. Elder Luther Henley, Deacons Leveland Taylor and John Wilson, and I .... “There Is Hope”   By Dr. Matthew A. Barber Only a look at Jesus oh so bowed downed with care. He has promised to defend me. He will all your burdens share. Only a look at Jesus, He’s merciful and He’s true, through storms, through clouds, and through trials. He’ll lead you safely through. Only A Look, Only A Look will turn.... Real Love   By Dr. Matthew A. Barber Real Love….Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and Love keeps no record of being wronged. Love does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the.... My Time Is Not My Own   By John Settles Everyday we come in contact with someone we are meant to bless or they are sent to bless us. These “Blessing opportunities” are assignments from God that open the door to abundance. Missing these opportunities can alter life itself.