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Have you ever felt a pull to do something that was outside of your comfort zone? Maybe it…
What’s That Sound?
As I was typing the other day, I heard the weirdest noise. I looked to see where Fitz,…
A Date With Dignity
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 My Wednesdays have been different since…
An Appointed Time
Obtaining my Master’s degree was hard work. I remember going to Bible study one Wednesday while I was…
What A Doll!
My dolls are a mess! While looking through the toys that I had at my office, I had…
Enough to Win
God is up to something special. I can feel it in the atmosphere. Things are different. A change…
The Floor is Lava
Bible Study Mama holds fast to the claim that she prefers comedies over romance when forced to pick…
New Beginnings
2020 has been a strange year. I can’t think of any other way to describe it. God has…
The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Matthew 5:3 Another Wednesday has…
Carry Me
Although I haven’t mentioned Fitz, my cat, in a while, don’t worry. He’s still here. Not only is…
Embrace Growth
What they say is true. A picture is worth a thousand words. Maybe even a million words. When…
The Father Made the Difference
Yesterday’s sermon covered an often-told Bible story. We revisited the story of the prodigal son. Many of us…
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day! Let me make a confession. I spend lots of time thinking about a Mother’s Day…
Protests and Policies
Goooooood morning ya’ll! I’m not going to hold you long. Wednesday nights have become a very integral part…
Count Up the Cost
Competition brings out the beast in me. I’m a winner. I like to win. I want to win. …
Patience
Just last week, I was asked what I thought were my strong traits. Patience is the first thing…
Why Lazarus?
My Sunday morning routine is drastically different than what it used to be. Pre-COVID, I would get up,…
The Perfect Family
Navigating family dynamics has been a struggle at various times in my life. The older I get, the…
The Falls
Once upon a time, people would go on vacation. They would get on planes. They would pile in…
What’s My Response?
Wednesday night’s REfresh Bible Study was much needed. I know. I know. I say that about every one…
Decisions, Decisions
I haven’t arrived at the place in my life where I make all the right decisions. As a…
A Whole New World
The past two weeks have been hectic. The nation has had a lot to process. In all my…
And Life
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he…
Let’s Get Started
Although Bible Study Brother can be long-winded, so can I. Someone posted a question on biblestudygirl.com. I thought…
Because Everyone Deserves A Voice
Fun fact: I do not plan my outfits for work. I have a drawer that is specifically set…
Racism and Religion
When I brush my teeth in the morning, I see my image reflected in the mirror. Brown skin…
Wheel of Emotions
In December of 2019, I had my first experience with group therapy with strangers. How did I arrive…
Endurance
At some point earlier this year, I made a commitment to myself that I would exercise four times…
What Convinced Him?
Sunday’s sermon took us back to the cross on Good Friday. Luke 23:32-47 begins with Jesus hanging on…
Handle With Care
Babies are the sweetest thing. They’re innocent. They make the sweetest faces and sounds. They take in the…
Justice
“Hey Google! What is the meaning of justice?” Just behavior or treatment “a concern for justice, peace, and…
Answer the Call
Do you hear that? That…right there. The still, small voice that’s whispering your name? It’s the voice of…
An Eye for the Finer Things
My eye always wanders to expensive items. Not because of the label on them. I just have an…
Cycles
Welcome back to “We READS the Bible.” I was so glad to get out of Job. The journey…
Don’t Lose Your Edge
Sunday’s sermon was full of meat. I suppose it’s appropriate since today is Memorial Day. Traditionally, people have…
We READS the Bible
Whether ya’ll realize it or not, WE are journeying through the Bible together this year. As I read…
Bird’s Eye View
Once upon a time, travel was my middle name. I made it my mission to get on a…
Carry the Weight
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks himself to be…
Want/Need
These days, I have time on my hands. I can walk leisurely around my home. Although, I don’t…
In All Your Ways
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your…
Don’t Come Out
Across the nation, government officials are wrestling with the safest way for us to re-enter society. Some are…
Better Than Alright
Cooking has long been a passion of mine. I suppose it started with me helping my great-grandmother in…
Wise Counsel
I have mentioned before that I don’t always make the best decisions. I can be rash. When a…
Masks On!
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls. Proverbs 25:28…
Between 1 and 42
But when I looked for good, evil came to me; and when I waited for light, then came…
Operation Graduation Parade
Nineteen years have passed since I walked across the stage at high school graduation. It was a big…
Be Careful How You Cope
The Holy Bible is a living Word. You can read the same scripture and get a new revelation…
Happy Mother’s Day!!
Mother’s Day has arrived! I’ve shared before that a village raised me. I didn’t just magically become the…
Becoming
On Wednesday, Netflix dropped the documentary “Becoming” which follows Michelle Obama as she travels on her book tour…
Right Reactions
And the servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient…
Off the Trail
Quarantine Day (?) began like many others. (I can’t tell you what day it was because they all…
A Few of My Favorite Things
Since life has been a little hectic/scary/frustrating, I have been very intentional about finding the small, sweet things…
Grace for the Grey Area
Sunday’s sermon had me all in my feelings. Y’all I went on an emotional rollercoaster. My pastor said…
Grace
The days are blending together for me. Since I’m inside and/or at home for 98% of my life…
Chicken Nuggets
Many times, you don’t miss something until it’s gone. I cannot tell you the number of things that…
Let’s Get It Together
Last week Pastor tackled a crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspect of the Christian experience-forgiveness. After licking my wounds…
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Pictures capture moments in life that could otherwise be forgotten. They are precious snapshots. I’m particularly drawn to…
It Was All Fun and Games Until…
My mom tells a story about younger me that is so different from the woman that I am…
It Will Be Alright
Tragedy often comes when we least expect it. It leaps up and yells “Surprise!” We didn’t ask for…
Blow My Mind
If you had told me one year ago that I would be writing blogs every day about my…
37 for 37
Bible Study Cousin came up with a genius idea for her 40th year of life. She created a…
Hold On
Are you one of those super serious Christians? Is it hard for you to laugh and smile in…
When It Rains…It Pours
While I was lounging on the couch, a deluge of rain fell from the sky. Fitz, my cat,…
Building My Strength
In an attempt to maintain some normalcy, I decided to establish a routine around here. I gave myself…
When You’re Shut In
Before I joined my current church, I was a member of Bedside Baptist for about six months. If…
Faith
Faith. It’s easy to make declarations about having faith when your world is going at a typical pace. …
The Question
Your life can change in a single moment. When I hear others say that, I often think of…
Choices
One thing I struggle with in life is making choices. ESPECIALLY when I’m given a lot of options.…
A Moment That Changed My Life…..
I can think of many life changing moments: getting married, giving birth to my son, beginning my career…
Pay It Forward
My morning routine two to three days out the week consists of pulling into the drive thru at…
A Remedy for Worrying
Sunday’s sermon cut to the heart of the current atmosphere we are encountering. Pastor spoke of his own…
BSG Week!!!
Howdy! Welcome to BSG week on the Bible Study Girl blog!!!!!! It’s been a minute since I explained…
It’s A Wash
A storm is brewing. I can hear the thunder rolling. It’s not a constant boom. It comes and…
Knowledge of Good and Evil
Adam and Eve lived in paradise. They didn’t have to clock in and out on a job to…
On Your Mark! Get Set! Go!
Although I can be rebellious, at my core, I’m a rule follower. I like decency. I like order. …
License to Kill
This blog started out as a way for me to share my faith. In the process, it has…
Behind the Scenes of Sacrifice
Technology to the rescue once again! I was celebrating the licensing of Bible Study Brother as a minister…
Until It Happens
My first kiss happened in the rain. Not a complete downpour and not a drizzle. It was that…
Under Pressure
A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure. I had a quote like this…
True Victory
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that…
Get on Board
My church’s focus this year is on becoming “one.” We’re not supposed to just be people that see…
Eat Your Peas
When I was a kid, I despised peas. I know most kids don’t like vegetables but that wasn’t…
The Truth About Faith
Faith has been a running theme in my life here lately. Saturday was officially my four-year anniversary of…
Chosen
God has been speaking to me so clearly these days. It’s not an audible voice. Usually while I’m…
I Don’t Mean No Harm
I don’t mean no harm. Five simple words. But when my grandmother begins a sentence that way, you…
Be Bold
Wednesdays hold a special place in my heart. Not because it’s hump day, but because I get the…
Love
Love. When I was tasked with writing this entry about love and what it means to me, I…
Taco-tastrophe
By now, you probably realize that I like to eat. Nothing thrills my heart more than a casual…
The Blessing of the Long Route
When I’m going on a road trip, I put my destination into Google Maps. Google Maps spits out…
Ask, Seek, Knock
It’s a beautiful day. I was able to sleep in this morning. My feet didn’t have to hit…
A Dark Spot
I’m a habitual oiler. Anytime I get out of the shower or bathtub, I slather oil everywhere. My…
A Piece of Peace
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ…
Jesus Wept
If you’ve been reading the blog since the beginning, you may recall that my family has a tradition…
Labor Pains
In October of 2019, I had a dream. I’m not using my Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. voice. …
God is Attracted to Our Action
Leave. Expect. Act. We have arrived at the “A” in the L.E.A.P. series that my pastor is preaching…
Expect Effect
I’ve been thinking about expectations this week. What am I really expecting of God? How am I living…
My First Love
I love love. I really, truly do. I’m a sucker for the traditional romantic gestures. Send me flowers. …
Who Is That Strange Girl?
Gather round children. I’m going to tell you a story. Although it might seem fictional to you, I…
Happy Birthday Ma!
Cue the trumpets!!! We have reason to celebrate! Why? Because it’s Bible Study Mama’s birthday!!!! Of course, I…
It’s Automatic
I’ve mentioned before that I don’t like failure. It unsettles me. It makes me feel less than. You…
The Work of Expectations
Since it’s a leap year, we are L.E.A.P-ing in the month of February at my church. Last week,…
Hypocrite
Studying my Sunday School lesson takes me down different avenues. Countless concepts jump out at me and command…
Pick Up the Pieces
Sometimes, I’m clumsy. I have dropped glasses and bowls, and they have shattered. My next move is to…
What Am I Leaving Behind?
Ya’ll know I go to Bible Study on Wednesday nights to get refreshed. The good Lord did not…
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
The hallways at my job are always filled with people in motion. The crowd might be parents dropping…
High Standards
Standards. Everyone has them, but they’re not all the same for each person. Even people who were raised…
Leaving to Live
OOOOOOOOooooooo weeeee! Church was on fire yesterday. The sermon challenged me to live my life to the fullest. …
Take Your Pencils Out
Alright, ladies and gentlemen it’s test time. Take out your pencils. Write your name in the upper right-hand…
I Hope You Dance
Houston is full of fond memories for me. I met amazing people and got to have the coolest…
Dream a Little Dream
Do you remember your dreams when you wake up in the morning? I do. When I was in…
Iron Sharpens Iron
As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17 You may not…
Give Me My Flowers
Yesterday was an eventful day. Mondays are typically sermon recaps. And I’ll definitely recap the sermon. But in…
Faith Without Works
Faith without works is DEAD. That’s not just a catchy opening line. It has proven time and time…
Were You Talking to ME?
Well, I took on a new role in life. I agreed to teach our adult Sunday school class. …
Dream Deferred
What happens to a dream deferred? Langston Hughes During my discussion of my faith walk on the Bible…
We’re Family
How do you define family? It’s different for everyone. The way that our individual families operate help us…
Winning With Another Set of Eyes
Happy Monday everyone! It’s time for your sermon recap, and you’re in for a treat. My church was…
Bubbles and Stickers
Kids LOVE bubbles and stickers. I’m not kidding. I work with kids that typically range from one to…
One
You know you’re an adult when water cooler conversation at the office revolves around the landscaping at your…
I Know I’ve Been Changed
LaShun Pace Rhodes sings “I Know I’ve Been Changed.” It’s a down home, foot stomping gospel song. You…
Low Pain Tolerance
Almost five years ago, I got a tattoo. I wasn’t alone. Bible Study Brother and Cousin were there. …
All In
By now, you likely have a better idea of the activities that I like to do for fun. …
Remember What He Showed You
Happy Monday morning ya’ll! If you’ve been waiting for the sermon recap, you’re in for a real treat. …
When There is No Door
I often hear people say that God can shut doors that no man can open, and He can…
Eat, Drink, and Be Murdered
Depression is real. It took about two months for my anti-depressant medication to kick in last year. There…
Not Far and Still Too Far
Wednesday night Bible study at my church is called “Refresh.” It’s a wonderful opportunity to get you over…
Faulty Vision
Fun Fact: I didn’t want to go to college. I vividly remember touring the University of Arkansas in…
When I Grow Up…
When you look at my age, and my bills, you would consider me a grown-up. I own a…
A Better View
Well, the Lord did it again. My pastor allowed God to use him in a mighty way on…
A New Vision
Friday night was not what I expected. When I returned from Utah in early December, I was optimistic…
2020 Vision
I have the privilege of meeting with the bright minds of tomorrow on a daily basis. I have…
Imitation of Life
My favorite movie is “Imitation of Life.” If you’ve never seen it, you should check it out. Although…
Long Story Short: I Survived
Happy New Year!!!! (Cue the streamers and confetti.) It’s a celebration! When this is released, I will be…
Auld Lang Syne
The last day in the year of our Lord 2019 has arrived!!!! We made it ya’ll!!! This is…
Faithful Women Serving a Faithful God
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not see. But without faith…
I Whip My Hair
Whenever it’s time to get the ends of my hair trimmed, I get a blowout. My stylist washes…
Seriously Saved Saturdays
It’s the last Saturday of 2019. I don’t know about you, but this year has flown by for…
Be Brave
Although Sweet Baby is only five, she can drop some precious pearls of knowledge. She is in love…
And To All A Good Night
The last Christmas of the decade is over. Let’s have a recap shall we. The alarm clock went…
Merry Christmas To All!!!
I know it rubs some people the wrong way that we celebrate Jesus’ birth in the winter. Biblical…
Silent Night
When it comes to Christmas music, “Silent Night” is a classic. I love to hear a clear soprano…
A Yes When No Made Better Sense
Happy Monday everyone! Christmas week has finally arrived, and our Sunday sermon recap shines a different light on…
A Christmas Miracle
Watching Hallmark movies during the Christmas season is one of my things. My mom and I sit and…
Ready for Christmas
Christmas is quickly approaching. As a child, I adored the holiday season. It seemed so magical. And food…
Who Would Imagine a King?
My church had our Christmas Cantata Wednesday night, and it was beautiful. The choir was dressed in all…
God Allowed
God allowed a little girl to be molested for years. She didn’t tell anyone or ask for help. …
Faith and Fumes
Bible Study Cousin asked me if I bought any Bath & Body Works candles on the day of…
Ruth Graves Wakefield
Ruth Wakefield was in a hurry one day. She was known for making amazing chocolate butter drop cookies. …
Out of the Box
I didn’t want to put a Christmas tree in my house, because I have a cat now. Fitz…
Fumble
I can’t remember if I shared this before, but I have visual perception issues. I’m using fancy words…
Yes
Sometimes a song that I haven’t thought of in forever will pop into my head. Am I the…
Wheels Up
I hadn’t flown in the last 8 years. So much has changed since I was a frequent flier.…
War Room
Life happens. That’s generally what I say when I’m inconvenienced, or things don’t go my way. I rarely…
Keeping a Clean House
Who would have thought that my friend starting a blog would allow little things to start convicting me…
Necessary No’s
Happy Monday folks! This is your Sunday sermon recap from December 8, 2019. Pastor came from II Corinthians…
Unsolved Mysteries
This has been quite a week. I may have mentioned before that I do contract therapy. That means…
Cuzzo Crew
How do people do life without cousins? It’s a foreign concept to me. As much as they get…
Fun Facts
Some years ago, I established a new tradition in my immediate family. We were all gathered to celebrate…
Whole for the Holidays
Thanksgiving has passed us by, and Christmas is quickly approaching. When I was a child, this time of…
Scary Movie
Anyone that really knows me, knows that I don’t do scary movies. I’m a big baby. A scaredy…
Working with a No
Thank God for technology! I missed service Sunday, because I traveled to Mississippi to celebrate my youngest cousin’s…
Behind the Scenes
I love behind the scenes information. Don’t you? I was all about watching the two-hour Game of Thrones…
Credit Score
I’m single. Like, I’m single single. I’m a lady that lives alone with her cat single. Now that…
Traditions
The holiday season is upon us. For many of us that means that we get to participate in…
Revive Me
Ya’ll probably get sick of me saying this, but my Pastor has been dropping the unadulterated Word of…
Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. I Chronicles 16:34…
Everyday is Thanksgiving
Every year around this time we come together to be with family, friends, and loved ones. We…
There’s a Blessing in the Storm
I am grateful for my home. Because I was raised by my grandparents (maternal and paternal), I always…
Best Laid Plans
Ms. Bible Study Girl and I have been friends for going on two decades now, and I was…
Amazing Grace
I should probably start off by saying this is my first time to write a blog entry, so…
Second Chances
When challenged with the task of being asked to write about something I’m thankful for, I must admit…
Living My Blessed Life
When I take a moment to meditate on what I’m thankful for, it doesn’t take me long to…
Let the Thanks Begin!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ…
Cross Street
We lived on Cross Street for most of my life. The picture that accompanies this post was taken…
A Living Sacrifice
Brace yourself. I’m going to use a curse word. You ready to hear it???? Well, I warned you…here…
Work on Me
Jeremiah 18 recounts the tale of just one of the many instances that God spoke to Jeremiah, a…
False Evidence Appearing Real
FEAR=False Evidence Appearing Real. This acronym came to me last night, and I knew I needed to write…
Still Small Voice
Can you hear it? Right there! Are you listening? You still can’t hear it? Settle down. Breathe. And…
Stay in the Race
Over a month ago, a friend sent me picture of her kids after a Color Run. It jogged…
Talent Search
There are so many different gifts and talents in the body of Christ. Singers, actors, prayer warriors, musicians,…
Coloring in the Lines
In working with preschoolers, I spend a little time admonishing them to color in the lines. Inevitably, they…
Don’t Keep Silent
When I started this blog, my plan was to post maybe three times a week. Let me emphasis…
Free Me
I have spent a lot of my life bound. Bound by other people’s expectations of me. Bound by…
Superhero
One day, I wore a Wonder Woman shirt to work. One of my little friends asked why I…
Thorn in My Flesh
Last Sunday, I attended a floral workshop in Dallas. Why? Because I know that it’s time to level…
Inaugural Bible Study Girl Podcast
Forgiveness is easier said than done at times. Bible Study Brother and I currently have the best relationship…
Broken Crayons
I was coloring a picture with my little friend the other day. I poured the markers onto the…
Act Like It
The very first blog that I wrote stated that this blog might not be for everyone. If you…
I Can See Your Little Eye
I come from a family of straight shooters. People will tell you what’s wrong with you even if…
Speak Well
When I was a teenager, talking on the phone was my life. I talked so much to my…
Sure
I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it…I’m an introvert. Really, I need to stop saying it.…
Rest
Rest. It’s almost a curse word in our fast paced society. I have normalized having a life that…
Play-Doh
For the past six Halloweens, I have worn my Halloween lashes. They are very long and have red…
Pilgrim’s Progress
We have interesting discussions at work. My coworker shared that she had shown the kids in her class…
Let’s Get Lit!
Let’s discuss the time that I got drunk. Writing about Noah reminded me about that precarious situation. Let…
Cover Me
But Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and went backward and covered…
Coming Out Better
My pastor posed a question using the story of Noah. After the calamities in your life, did you…
Created for Community
If I had known how much I would have to interact with people before I chose my career,…
Intercede
My prayer life is not where it should be. My cousin taught Sunday School a while back, and…
Vow Renewal
The day that this particular post is released was going to be my wedding day. If you read…
Home of the Brave
I really can’t tell you how many times I’ve quit this blog. My life is full. I have…
I Went Out Full
“I went out full, and the Lord has brought me back home again empty. Why do you call…
Qualified
What makes someone qualified? Is it having letters behind your name? A degree? Technical training? In the body…
Bible Study Girls
Bible Study Girl was not the original name that I had in mind for this blog. The original…
Experiencing God
How do you personally know when God is speaking to you? Christians are known for saying, “Then God…
In the Whole World
Even though she is the quintessential definition of a Sour Patch kid, Sweet Baby just melts my butter. …
What is Forgiveness? Part II
Super heros are an amazing creation. It’s even more incredible when you know one in real life. To…
The Ties that Bind
Agreeing to disagree is difficult but sometimes necessary. I hadn’t ever really pegged myself as a person who…
One Bite at a Time
“Can you eat an elephant?” A professor in graduate school posed this question to our class. My immediate…
Best Foot Forward
Online dating is interesting. We live in a technologically advanced world. It’s only fitting that the current dating…
Worth the Wait
Music makes me happy. When I was younger, Boyz II Men was one of my favorite groups. Those…
Blessed Are We
When I was living with Ma Patra, each person present at the table said a scripture before we…
Good Hair
Although it doesn’t often look like it, I’m invested in my hair. I mentioned previously that, at one…
$225,000
$225,000. I got paid today, so it was time to sit down and figure out this bill situation. …
Under Construction
Rats terrify me. Especially the rats that took over my home. I’m not being deep or poetic. I’m…
Take Me to the Water
I confessed Christ at Sam’s Club on a Saturday. Way back when the Metroplex Event Center was a…
Advanced Placement
Confidence is not my strongest trait. When things get difficult or seem like they’ll be too hard, I…
Color Blind
Racism exists in the body of Christ. And it’s unfortunate. My Bible doesn’t read like there will be…
Set Apart
I have been a member of three different, dynamic musical groups. I told you my life was a…
What is Forgiveness? Part I
Six years ago this November, a couple days after my 26th birthday, my uncle was shot and killed.…
Empty Seat at the Table
Murder. I told you in the first blog that it played into my story. I couldn’t have ever…
I Got Panties On
Kids say the darndest things. I should know because my 9 to 5 puts me in close contact…
Oh, Taste and See
Am I the only one that has a habit that they’re unaware of? My cousins and I went…
Exceedingly and Abundantly
My brother and I could not have more different learning to read stories. I was a fluent reader…
Divine Connections
We don’t get to choose our family. And we don’t get to choose our divine connections. God places…
In His Image and Likeness
Who do you look like? Are your family genes strong? Do people look at you and say “I…
How I Learned to Read
We aren’t born knowing what expectations we should have for ourselves. It isn’t something you just stumble across…
Play to Win
Nobody wants me and Tomica to be on the same team when we have game night. Because we’re…
I’m Fat
I’m fat. I have a serious passion/addiction/obsession with food. I eat when I’m happy. I eat when I’m…
Is That A Word?
These blogging topics come from some of the most mundane situations in my life. We were decorating for…
Going and Growing
My pastor always says that you should be a member of a church where you’re going AND growing. …
“I Said Yes to the Dress”
Anybody a fan of TLC’s TV show, “Say Yes to the Dress?” I am. I love to watch…
Good Steward
My bank account is in the negative. I have a great paying job. So great, that when I…
#wepreach
Why the #wepreach hashtag? It was not my idea. My pastor preached a sermon about Naaman. Naaman was…
Bring the Oil
Something happened to me. On a Wednesday night at church. I was minding my business. The guest preacher…
Living Legacy
People always remember where they were when they experience life changing events. I was laying on my couch…
I Climbed a Mountain
I climbed a mountain. I’m not being deep or spiritual. I mean that I literally climbed a mountain. …
For Such a Time as This
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another…
Victory In Pain
It all began on Saturday, November 9, 2013 and has yet to end. “What began?” you may ask.…
Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time, on a street in the south side of Little Rock, there lived a little…