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Black Women, Health and Wellness, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness: Reclaimed Sisterhood

Eight African American Women clergy and leaders gathered for the She Speaks Hope Retreat at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and were greeted by Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, the first African American Woman Dean in the history of the seminary. I am amazed because we were the first African American women’s group. This Spirit-led retreat demonstrated powerful moments of sisterhood.  As women leaders, where do … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Reclaimed Sisterhood

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Black Women, Health and Wellness, Ujima Magazine, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness: Black Women-Celebrate

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing I am excited to share and contribute to the celebration of the 14th year of Ujima Magazine. I thank Damita Miller Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief, for enduring and persevering to accomplish her God-given assignment to share women’s stories that reach the nation. As Black women, we must celebrate one another and ourselves. Our purpose comes with sweat, tears, and sometimes loneliness. However, God … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Black Women-Celebrate

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Austin Texas, Beauty, Beauty and Lifestyle, Black Women, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Health and Wellness, Religion, Ujima Magazine, Women's Ministry

She Speaks Wellness-Leave Your Waterpot Behind

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer  “It must happen to us all … We pack up what we’ve learned so far and leave the familiar behind. No fun, that shearing separation, but somewhere within, we must dimly know that saying goodbye to safety brings the only security we’ll ever know. – Author: Richard Bach Most of us are at a stage of life where small things … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness-Leave Your Waterpot Behind

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Austin Texas, Black Women, Community Magazine, Contributing Writers, Digital Magazine, Friday Wrap, Health and Wellness, Inspiration, Motivation, Religion, Ujima Magazine, Women's Ministry

Bloom Sister Bloom

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer Iron Sharpens Iron 4MySisters Network I have heard the term “bloom where you are planted” many times. However, it is still inconclusive as to where it originated. The definition of bloom is the state or period of most extraordinary beauty, freshness, or vigor. We have anticipated transitioning from winter to spring. In this season, we find a once-dormant flower, each … Continue reading Bloom Sister Bloom

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Austin Texas, Digital Issue, Ujima

Let the Spirit Tell You What You Need

“She Speaks Wellness” I am not sure if anyone is like me. Sometimes my mind shifts from one thing to another. What am I going to do tomorrow?  I must complete the report. I have two meetings tomorrow. Am I prepared? What will I cook? Where will I go next month for my sabbatical? Where are we going for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays? What … Continue reading Let the Spirit Tell You What You Need

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