Real World Read: What to expect from "The Wait" / August 29, 2018 by Jasmine Tate

Halle Berry, Meagan Good and Gabrielle Union dominated films starting attractive, powerful, talented African American women during my teenage years. Among many other things, they were mega sex symbols. When I heard Meagan Good had married a preacher, practiced "The Wait" and released a book about her journey, I was intrigued. Three years later, I was finally able to pick up a copy and dive in. Although I was expecting a “tell-all” of the couple’s relationship and happy marriage, I didn’t get that. What I did get was much more fulfilling.

Praise Playlist: 15 songs to add to your faith shuffle / August 1, 2018 by Jasmine Tate

I look forward to attending service each weekend, and praise and worship is my favorite part. Being surrounded by the holy spirit in the house of the Lord with other believers is an indescribable feeling. What I love more than being one of many worshipping is personal time with the Lord in song and worship after my morning devotional or on my way to work.

I love songs that echo the sentiments of my heart and have a personal connection with Christ while addressing Him directly. As we enter August, check your Praise Playlist for these 15 songs that just might leave you in tears.

Perfection, power and presence: Six reminders in a world of comparison / June 27, 2018 by Jasmine Tate

In today’s digital age of sharing you’ve likely heard, read or engaged in what “Theodore Roosevelt described as the thief of joy, comparison. Now more than ever there is more access to people’s lives, information and accomplishments making it challenging to avoid comparisons.

The Bible tells us in Galatians 6:4-5 that “each of you must examine your own actions. Then you can be proud of your own accomplishments without comparing yourself to others.”

In a world where it seems impossible to refrain from such thoughts and actions, here are six things to remember about yourself and our God.

Working with Faith / March 7, 2018 by Jasmine Tate

The value of faith and family was instilled in my brothers, sister and I from the beginning of our lives. As a child I was never allowed to go to sleepovers or birthday parties of classmates. Both of my parents had multiple siblings who also had children, and our free time was spent at church and/or with family. These are values that remain important and fundamental in my life today.

I was always surrounded by Christians who believed and never had to worry about being offensive by showing my faith until I did. As I grew older I understood that my parents kept me and my siblings in the company of family to avoid outside influence before we were mature enough to remain true to Christian principles we’d been taught even when others around us didn’t.

Exercising my faith in all areas of my life is important. In effort to let God in when he’s not always welcome, here are four ways to keep your faith in the workplace .