• 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…


  • If I could take it back, I would!

    By: Toni Crawford Have you ever done something that still haunts you—something that seems to bully you to this day—something you wish you could take back? If so, you’re not alone. When I was a teenager, my desire to remain a virgin until marriage weighed heavily on my heart. I was raised in the church,…