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Amelia

Amelia Brown is from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is a 28 year old Guidance Counselor by profession, but a passionate writer at heart. Most of her articles written are aimed at stimulating positive change under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. She is also a published poet and a member of Faithwriters. Outside of writing, she enjoys volunteering, cooking, and turning frowns right side up. Amelia currently lives in New York.

Overeating (Part I)

There is a Jamaican proverb which says, “Betta belly buss dan good food waste.” The translation means, it is better to overeat than to waste great food. This is a concept that not only Jamaicans embrace, but most ethnic groups as well. While the reasons behind gluttony may be different, ...

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A Strange Hiding Place

Domestic abuse still remains one of the biggest problems our nation is trying to combat. Despite the tons of advertisements and foundations dedicated to its eradication, domestic violence still lives on. More often than anticipated, this abuse almost always results in death. Sadly, death was the result for victim Jessica ...

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When Should We Look Up?

When the sky darkens, the thunder claps, and the lightning flashes, then we know it’s going to rain. The warning signs precede the event. It is then up to us to find shelter or be soaked by the rainfall. In the same way, God has given us signs that will ...

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In-law Dilemma!

Tam-tam-tah-daaah… Tam-tam-tah-daah… “Here comes the bride…here comes the bride.” So sings the familiar tune that ushers in the bride at most weddings. As the bride approaches, the groom waits patiently—sometimes nervously. Nevertheless, the marriage knot is tie thus uniting the two as one. Then the plot thickens. Those two, the ...

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Psalm Eight Remix

Omnipotent God, how awesome is your name on this earth! Your glory is above the heavens, that’s how much your worth Out of the mouths of the insignificant you have revealed your nobility So the wicked may cease their wrongdoings when they see your ability   When I sit back ...

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