Black Christian Reads
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Black Christian Reads is a community for readers and aspiring writers of Christian and inspirational novels that feature African-American characters. The community is hosted by a group of bestselling and award-winning Christian authors who write stories of faith, family, and love.
Black Christian Reads
4y ago
Ever since I saw the first preview of the movie, Overcomer, I wanted to see it. I was ready. Pumped. The release month was etched in my mind. When the time came, everything under the sun prevented me from going ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence. ~ Spanish proverb “When’s the baby due?” the doctor asked the reporter, making small talk before his interview. He had no idea that no matter the season, this particular reporter wore ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
I am a Christian fiction author. I love writing contemporary romance books where the reader can fall in love and learn about God’s goodness. But before that I became a published author, I affectionately referred to myself as an avid ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
With this being the month that we celebrate Mothers, I thought it fitting to share an experience of mine in my role as a mother. “Never stop praying.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) My daughter has a heart for prayer. Before ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
One thing I love about writing historical fiction is the research. Some people might think research is daunting, and I’ll admit that sometimes I don’t know when I have done enough, but I think it is fascinating. I love reading ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
“Do you really believe?” Last month, a dear colleague of mine asked me this question. It got me thinking about my faith journey. Here is the story. I was standing nearby as my colleague retrieved a spoon from our communal ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
Toni Shiloh writes soulfully romantic novels to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
“You’ve been chosen…” Those were the last words I’d wanted to hear out of the judge’s mouth the two times in my life that I was chosen for jury duty. Work and family obligations were more pressing as far as ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
[This is a re-post from my “Stories and Lessons” blog, originally posted in 2014] Practical is my middle name. (Actually it’s Leigh, rhymes with ‘see’, but you know what I mean.) I am not the person that you would mistake ..read more
Black Christian Reads
5y ago
Since a child, purpose had been a question in my mind. After experiencing much pain and disappointment, I began to doubt if there was any inside of me. Raised by my dad, I was broken and confused. I smiled and ..read more