• Holding On to God While Waiting

    Choosing Faith When Motherhood Feels Out of Reach By: Toni Crawford  “You pregnant?” “When are you going to have a baby?” “You don’t have a baby because you don’t trust God.” “You can do IVF.” “You can adopt.” These are the questions and responses from people who I believe may mean well. But can I…


  • When Doing ‘Everything Right’ Still Breaks Your Heart!

    By: Toni Crawford I met him through one of my brothers. He was attractive, working, a Christian—and not to mention about five or six years older than me. I’m grateful that my brother spoke highly of me, and that it sparked his interest. But as I got to know him through talking and dating over…


  • Through His Eyes: Healing From the Lies of Bullying!

    By: Toni Crawford I recall being bullied throughout my entire school experience, from elementary school to high school. My hairstyles weren’t approved, my clothes weren’t approved, and my looks definitely weren’t approved either. I was very slim for a long time, and my body didn’t develop as quickly as other girls’. As a result, I…


  • Covered: A Story of Divine Protection

    Written By: Toni Crawford Have you ever found yourself face to face with danger? There have been many times when I have, but I’ll dive into that a little later. I grew up in a not-so-nice neighborhood in North Philly. Yes, there were good moments there, but if I’m being honest, it was still a…


  • The Stranger!

    By: Toni Crawford I recall a few times while growing up when I would look in the mirror at myself. As I stared back, I could see how much my mom and I look alike. But then a thought would cross my mind—my mom didn’t make me on her own. I often wondered, and still…