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Writer's picturePhillipa Williams

I Was Born on August 28th...


To be a black woman born in America on August 28th is to live in a paradox. Blessed by Dr. King's "I Have a Dream"... burdened by Emmitt Till's murder.  Overcome by Obama's presidential nomination... overwhelmed with memories of Hurricane Katrina.  It's like walking a tightrope, trying to find balance between a great pride for my people and a great pain for them, too.  

I want to be happy, yet sometimes I'm too horrified by our circumstances to celebrate. 

That's why in the days prior to my birthday I chose to post fun messages and throwback photos on social media. I needed to celebrate this season, but I didn't want to make light of this day.

It means too much.

When I look at this photo of myself, I see what I want all of us to see in ourselves and in our country.


Hope. Potential. Joy. Love.  

It reminds of my foundation, the GOD n Me. As a woman of color, this is the core of who I am now and the essence of who I hope to be.  

The baby in this picture is born from the seeds of strange fruit hangin' swinging in the southern breeze. 

From a young black boy's gaze at a white woman.

from a father with a knee on his neck, and an auntie playing video games with her nephew. 

Or, a young man out for a run.

Pain is part of our history and still, like the shadow in the photo,

God is ever.... so.... close. 

I pray His grace and mercy follows us as we seek justice.

I pray His presence always supersede our pain.

I pray His love for mankind not be in vain. 

The day is coming...

In the meantime, my prayer for you is that you take care. Be safe. Look like LOVE.



WRITER | MENTOR | TEACHER

LOVER OF CHOCOLATE |

PURPOSED TO EMPOWER |

30+ YEARS IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP |

PREACHER OF THE GOSPEL

Phillipa also the Founder of ilooklikeLOVE, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization providing diaper assistance to families in need and opportunities for mothers to empower themselves.

Look for her upcoming book,

GOD n You: Finding Your Place in Forever.


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About Phillipa

At seven years old, Phillipa Williams fell in love with Christ and never looked back. For over forty years, she has dedicated her life to building God’s kingdom, teaching and equipping thousands to serve God and people.

But God has always wanted more.

 

In 2019, as the Founder/CEO of GOD n Me International, she launched the blog godnme.org (now godnyou.org) to "give people something for the journey". Named one of the "Top 10 Black Christian Blogs, Websites, Newsletters To Follow“ by Feedspot.com for several years, godnyou.org help people all over the globe find the courage to answer God's call. 

 

In Spring 2022, Phillipa published her first book, GOD 'n You: Finding Your Place in Forever. and completed her licensing and ministerial requirements at the Potter's House School of Ministry in Dallas, Texas where she currently serves.

As an advocate for single mothers, Phillipa is also founder of ilooklikeLOVE, Inc.., a nonprofit providing capacity-building programming to women with young children. 

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She is the proud parent on one adult son, Kenneth.

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