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2015-08-05T18:27:00-04:00

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Aware of Blackness, Constricted by Words

Last updated on: August 5, 2015 at 6:27 pm By Alicia T. Crosby

I am in a season where I am aware of blackness Brown skinned flesh unpacking in glaring white institution Bound By thoughts By words By thinking of words to the degree that I am constricted Tongue tied, hands restricted by overwhelming streams of consciousness I’d *almost* rather be sleeping because dreams block out death block carnage block bullshit, toxic politic and wondering if my black life is seen as less than that of beasts or the unborn I am awake and breathing mouth wide open... Read more

2015-07-22T00:28:47-04:00

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Constructing My Theological Home

Last updated on: July 22, 2015 at 12:28 am By Alicia T. Crosby

I wrote this piece a few weeks back but I’ve had a number of conversations since I ‘penned’ this that have made very clear to me that this is for so many of you who are in a place of transition. If no one else tells you this know that it’s ok to be in flux with your beliefs. We are constantly growing and learning and that means you will experience times of your thoughts being under construction. Wrestle, pause, research,... Read more

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2015-06-05T11:45:00-04:00

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If You Don’t Have Anything Exhorting To Say…

Last updated on: June 5, 2015 at 11:45 am By Alicia T. Crosby

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 The last few months have been interesting ones to be a spectator of religious folk – especially those identifying as Christians. There have been a number of things that have happened around the world that elicited response from Christians (as they should have). MY challenge is that an uncomfortable... Read more

2015-05-21T08:39:16-04:00

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Through Acts of Faith, Fight Back

Last updated on: May 21, 2015 at 8:39 am By Alicia T. Crosby

"Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work, [and] took the promises for themselves." Are you ready to act? Read more

2015-05-19T12:50:24-04:00

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Embrace Your Difference…It’s Time

Last updated on: May 19, 2015 at 12:50 pm By Alicia T. Crosby

“I feel like a weirdo and kind of out of place with everyone else. I’m not talking about that ~~*super christian*~~ feeling either where you’re not like the world. That’s just how I feel in general. But then again, not being apart of [a] puzzle has always been what makes me special.” — Erika Renée I was sitting around, passing the time on the internetz when I saw a friend post this statement on Facebook and it spoke to me. In... Read more

2015-05-13T09:38:09-04:00

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A Prayer from Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity

Last updated on: May 13, 2015 at 9:38 am By Alicia T. Crosby

This prayer by Elizabeth of the Trinity really spoke to me. May I grow to love God as fervently as her when she was on this side of eternity. Read more

2015-05-11T14:54:51-04:00

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When I Don’t Trust God

Last updated on: May 11, 2015 at 2:54 pm By Alicia T. Crosby

I had a conversation with my best friend last night. After hearing me gripe and bitch and moan about something that was troubling me, my bestie said something that gave me pause. She noted that it wasn’t problem A or situation B that was the issue but we were entering a territory where I don’t trust God. I could’ve gone on about how of course I trust God. How could I not because God is….well, God. I could’ve quoted scriptures like Hebrews 11:... Read more

2015-04-26T23:10:53-04:00

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Sitting in Awe of My Transformation

Last updated on: April 26, 2015 at 11:10 pm By Alicia T. Crosby

Eyes heavy, Spirit fed So different Pause I think about my past Passion, Fire, Prophetic Voice Having no true north Effective for the season but ungrounded See children speak from sources passed onto them Saying foolish, feeble things because secondhand, threadbare theology is what they put on Now I see how ill-fitting those old garments were Because He who provides is dressing me Spirit of the Living God My personal tailor Lifting hems, Dropping waists, Adjusting the seams So this... Read more

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2015-04-26T05:12:44-04:00

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Prayer for Transform

Last updated on: April 26, 2015 at 5:12 am By Alicia T. Crosby

This wkd I was fortunate enough to spend time with my #trans4m fam. Here's a prayer I offered for them. Read more

2015-04-05T10:55:21-04:00

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A Resurrection Day Prayer

Last updated on: April 5, 2015 at 10:55 am By Alicia T. Crosby

Jesus, As I sit here in reflection of what resurrection means, I just want to say thank you. Read more

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