Author: Dorothy Boulware

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I just wanted to share a holy memory of a classmate from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. I met a man who met the Lord and allowed himself to be totally transformed by God’s grace. He had the kind of thing many of us might use as an excuse. But not the Rev. Dr. … Continue reading ADHD was his super power

It wasn’t my intention to start a long fast on that Monday. It was the weekly fast of my church on the day we had bible study. All the officers of the church and teachers (of which I was one) were asked to fast all day until after the study. I had been curious as … Continue reading A long fast

A classmate from Wesley Seminary told me that when she was having a hard day, she’d see me on campus and I’d give her my thumbs up. From that, what I considered a corny sign, she’d be encouraged that things would be okay. I had no idea I just used it as a greeting when … Continue reading Acts of Blessing

I don’t know how I knew. But I did. And no matter what I was in the midst of, I knew one day my life would be fabulous. Interesting is the way I describe my life. I have always been interesting in learning something. Interested in meeting people. Interested in newness. Learning for me has … Continue reading I always knew my life would be fabulous

On the morning of September 11, 2001, I stood in the office of the AFRO editor, Willie Givens, former Liberian Ambassador to London. It was no different than any other Tuesday morning. We were creating layout sheets, by hand; reserving space for photos with large Xs and indicating space for text with curling lines. Printing … Continue reading Remembering 9-11

Muhammad Ali was always an anomaly to me. When I️ first heard of him he was Cassius Clay. That’s what his parents named him. He was a good looking man. Our family actually met him and he held my Wanda in his arms during a visit to a Baltimore mosque on Wilson Street near where … Continue reading Ali had the heart of a champion

I’d be the first to admit the love we have for the Lord is feeble at best and at worst is our human attempt to at least mimic the awesome love extended to us by the God of the universe. God’s love for us is beyond the capacity of our mentality to take it in, … Continue reading Worship is love rising

and grace my fear relieved’   It was 1972 when Aretha Franklin filmed the movie, “Amazing Grace,” over a two-night period at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, accompanied by the Southern California Community Choir. It was her hope that this project would propel her into the movie arena as a star. … Continue reading ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

On May 25, 2020, people began to protest vehemently in the light of the murder of George Floyd, 46, by former police officer Derrick Chauvin; while onlookers begged him to stop and fellow police officers stood by, as if giving silent assent. It certainly wasn’t the first time police in this country have been accused … Continue reading George Floyd: As if marching could make a difference