Written By: Niya Allen How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much more pleasing is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than any spice! Song of Solomon 4:10 (NIV) I was invited to an event that featured def poetry, food, free massages, and friends. I knew there would [...]

Written By: Niya Allen Whitney Houston has dominated the news many times during the years, for her chart topping music, legal and marriage woes, and the constant battles with drugs and alcohol. When I left church Saturday evening, a friend met me outside and informed me that Whitney Houston had passed. Like millions I was [...]

Written By: Niya Allen It’s time to excel! Today we celebrate the lasting contribution of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For some, this is just a day off, but for others, it is a time to look at your own life and wonder, “Am I doing enough?” You may not be called to start a [...]

It can take a lot for us to humble ourselves and admit that we are not all that! Hiding behind the make-up, designer suit. or coach bag, we are experts at the “I got this!” persona. When we do that we tell God that we don’t need him, but we’ll call him when we do! [...]