Before she even wakes up the swelling in her joints burns hot. The day begins with unfettered control and not in any need of permission from anyone. The sun begins to peek over the equator as the alarm flashes 7:00 AM. A young woman opens her eyes as she hears her alarm screaming next to her. She doesn’t move. It hurts too much right now. Just a few minutes longer, she pines silently. In one hour Ketzalina has to be at work. Fortunate to have a job — waitressing at a local restaurant &mdas
Author: Kendrick Satterfield As the summer came, and the sun turned hot in Los Angeles, many people in the City of Angels found themselves gearing up for summer break, beach trips, and backyard baseball. However, millions of families in the United States–especially in the greater Los Angeles area–aren’t concerned with laying out on the beach, or learning how to throw the perfect curveball this summer season. Instead, they are working to put consistent food on their family’s table. An
Author: Loyd Jenkins “On this National Day of Prayer, we join together to offer gratitude for our many blessings and to acknowledge our need for divine wisdom, guidance, and protection. Prayer, by which we affirm our dependence on God, has long been fundamental to our pursuit of freedom, peace, unity, and prosperity. Prayer sustains us and brings us comfort, hope, peace, and strength. Therefore, we must cherish our spiritual foundation and uphold our legacy of faith. Prayer has been a source of