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Inspiration For Your Ears & Soul: Alabama Shakes, James Baldwin, and Podcast, Black Girl In Om

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Mother, wife, sister, friend, writer / blogger / creative organizer, budding photographer... These are just a few of the many hats I juggle each day. I believe creativity is oxygen for the soul. I created Live In Color blog to celebrate the beauty in every moment, from faith to inspiration and motherhood.And it is soon becoming Pray with Our Feet blog which will focus on the intersection of faith and activism. Follow the inspiration on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/praywithourfeetblog/
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Lately, I am listening to lots of podcasts (informational, spiritual & inspirational), and of course, music! I also discovered some beautiful writing this week, too. Here’s what is resonating with my spirit lately:

How appropriate is a song about not wanting to fight anymore in today’s world of strife and pain? This video, all of the soul and beauty it captured, is stunning.  I enjoyed the short interview on NPR from last year about their current album, Sound & Color, and why Alabama Shakes does not play it safe.

Great podcast from Marc Steiner celebrating the prolific writer James Baldwin’s birthday, Aug. 3.

Speaking of amazing podcasts, have you listened to Black Girl In Om? I am not sure how I discovered this awesomeness, but I am all over every episode now. It is so affirming to find an online space that celebrates wellness, beauty and the intellect of women of color. Check out their website and digital magazine, too. Life, y’all!

I absolutely connected so much with Jennifer’s beautiful blog post about prayer life for busy parents.

My new friend Kami (a fellow writer at Our Words Collaborative) has a profound post on her blog, “Learning the Art of Letting Go.” These lines: “As real and necessary as it is to learn to hold on through the hard and often mundane moments in life, there are circumstances that instead call for us to let go. Over these years of illness, one of the hardest things for me to let go of is the idea of my former self.”

This arresting and prolific essay, “Confessions of a Little Black Girl” from the creator of the lovely online magazine, Inkfully, about the challenges of growing up as a brown girl in America.

Artwork by Bethany Joy

I ❤️ this artwork from  Bethany Joy, this month’s artist for Our Words Collaborative, a Christian online devotional where 30 of us share our faith journeys daily.

This Thursday’s devotional by Ari Heick about God refining our rough edges really spoke to my heart!

Inspiration For Your Ears & Soul: Artist Kendrick Lamar Connects with High School Kids, Amazing Dads, and Drawing Close to God 

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Despite the chaos and utter despair of the last several days in Orlando, there is still hope, inspiration and light. Here is what caught my eye this week on the web:

Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar visited a high school in New Jersey, connected with both students and the teacher (who views Lamar not only as a musical artist,  but a writer whose work should be studied). I love out-of-the-box teaching!

It warmed my heart to read about these inspiring Dads on Father’s Day!

One of my blogging besties and sisters in Christ, Brittany Orie (Living a Beautiful Life), wrote a beautiful devotional in Our Words Collaborative. She explores an interesting subject: How God transforms some of our own quiet spirits, or periods of  loneliness, into opportunities for deeper connections with him. ▶️ I am honored to be part of this tribe of writers and I hope you’ll subscribe for daily devotionals, and follow us as we walk out this faith journey together.

Artwork by Ainsley Jordan

She is authentic – not one of those Mamas on IG who drives you nuts, because the photos are flawless 24-7. Nope, Abbie of Grumbling Grace, cracks me up and makes me think simultaneously. I loved this piece on what Dads bring – oh so much!

Peep contributing writer / blogging bestie Nellie’s thoughtful piece on rising above the fear and hatred we saw this past week in Orlando and sharing God’s love.

This courageous Dad found hope and an online community after his wife abandoned both him and their 1-month-old baby girl.