Tag: Women

Sex Slave Trafficking

We are living in modern times where we do not expect certain things to happen but today as we speak we have millions of women and girls who have been forced into the sex slave industry. At present it is one of the fastest growing industry globally. Young girls are at risk, vulnerable young women are at risk. 

I urge women to talk to their teenage daughters about the threat of sex slavery. Young women I want you to be aware that you need to be careful about those with whom you associate because it could be that very person who befriend you who is paving the way for you to become a sex slave. Knowledge is key so be aware that the evil of sex slavery is on the rise.

Ladies don’t Demean each Other

My sisters I want you to know that God saw a purpose for our existence and thus he created us and He was pleased with His handiwork. Now there was viral video recently of a pastor demeaning women. According to him if a woman wears makeup, paints her nails or wear hair which is not her own that makes her a whore. He went on to tell the men in his congregation that if they are married to a woman who does that they are married to a whore.

I know that most of us are intelligent enough to know the definition of a whore and that these things do not make a woman a whore any more than her wearing tight or short clothing. Ironically instead of being outraged some women defended this man, believing themselves that a woman’s attire is what defines her. I was disappointed but not surprised because sadly woman are often the first to tear down other women.

While I believe that a woman ought to carry herself in a respectable manner and dress properly for church the garment she wears does not make her a whore. As women we need to lift each other up instead of tearing each other down because what is in your heart counts more than what is on your body. 

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Look out for each other

If you see your sister taking the wrong path, don’t curse her, don’t belittle her, don’t cause her to feel worthless. If you care, if you really care, take that sister aside and talk to her. Let her know that you care. Encourage her to take another path and embark on a new journey. That is what strong women do, we build each other up.

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There is nothing more Powerful…

There is nothing more powerful than a woman who knows her worth
and is determined not to accept less than she deserves.
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You Are Special

You are strong
You are important
You are beautiful
You are worthy of love
Smile and be proud
Because You are the
mother of the nation
Every living person
in the universe came
forth from the womb
of a woman

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Self Love

It is important for every woman to love herself. A woman who does not love herself often engages in negative thoughts about herself. Over time these negative thoughts serve to erode her self-confidence and self-esteem. She is more likely to accept abuse in relationships because she believes can’t do any better.

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One of the Biggest Mistakes Women Make…

Empowerment

Throughout history women have had to fight and claw their way to get recognition in a male dominated world. This is not because women are not good enough, not educated, talented, or as hardworking as her male counterpart. However the stereotype that governs society dictates that she is the weaker sex and she is treated accordingly.  Let us be clear women are important and play a vital role in society not only as mother and a wife but as unique human beings who are equal to their male counterparts.

Copyright © 2017 by Marva Seaton  (Excerpt from 11 Steps to Empowerment)

 

 

 

Woman of the Week

Our woman of the week is Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005)

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Rosa Parks, born Rosa Louise McCauley played a big role in the fight against racism and segregation. One December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the colored section of a bus to a white passenger after the whites only section was full. She was subsequently arrested and charged with civil disobedience in violating  Alabama segregation laws.

Her defiance and the Montgomery bus boycott which followed became important symbols of the civil rights movements. It brought about changes and the city of Montgomery was forced to lift the law requiring segregation on buses.

Rosa Parks action has taught us that just one person standing up for what her or she believes in can make a difference and bring about change. Rosa Parks we salute you and draw strength from your courage.

Woman of the Week

 

This Week’s Woman of the Week is:

Harriet Tubman – 1822 – 1913

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Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross) was an American Humanitarian and Abolitionist. She also served as a spy for the US Army during the American Civil War. Harriet was born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland. As a child she was beaten by her various masters. She suffered a traumatic head wound when a heavy piece of metal thrown at another slave by an angry master caught her instead. The injury caused her dizziness, pain and hypersomnia which affected her throughout her life.

In 1849, Harriet escaped to Philadelphia and quickly returned to rescue her own family. Thereafter she made it her mission to free other slaves. Using a network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad she made a total of thirteen missions and rescued approximately seventy enslaved families and friends.  Harriet (also called Moses) never lost a passenger.

When the civil war began Harriet worked first as cook and nurse for the Union army and later as an armed scout and spy. She was the first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war. She guided the raid at Combahee Ferry, which freed more than 700 slaves. After the war she retired to her family home in Auburn, New York where she had purchased property, and cared for her aging parents. She was active in the women’s suffrage movement until she became ill. Harriet Tubman died of pneumonia on March 10, 1913.

Tribute to Harriet Tubman who was truly one of the bravest women in history