As Season 4 draws to a close, Samara and Shylah briefly assess their accomplishments this school year. Samara shares how the year started with few friends sprinkled with bouts of bullying but is ending with top grades and a new sense of self. After high school, she aspires to attend Yale University. Shylah also had a productive year at middle school and is aiming for Duke Ellington Schoolof the Arts the only public high school in the District of Columbia to offer a dual curriculum integrating college-preparatory academics with pre-professional arts training in Dance, Instrumental Music, Cinematic Arts & Media Production, Museum Studies, Technical, Design & Production, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music.
The theme: Conquering Your School with God by Your Side. This episode is not just for the girls its for moms, grandmas, aunties, uncles, and all the grown folks helping raise and guide this next generation.
The girls also share their scriptures, including Psalms 12:2 and 46:1, and complete one round of Yah or Nay. A new segment is Finish the Lyrics. Listen in for a fun time remembering Christian and Gospel songs.
The girls also suggest some summer activities:
Baking with easy recipes for family meals and snacks, or to give away to the homeless or less fortunate.
Making a prayer list of folk you know going through a hard time.
Taking a walk.
Compiling a playlist that can be listened to while doing chores or running errands.
Having a movie night with family.
Committing to starting the morning with prayer and worship.
Picking up a Bible and reading different sections.
Taking a prayer nature walk, without a phone, to commune with God, like you would a friend.
Attending church or streaming a service
Fasting from social media a few hours a day or week.
Emunah is interested in your comments, reactions, advice, and suggestions. Email us at wordconsultingllc@gmail.com. Leave a testimony on the Women of the Word website: https://wordconsultingllc.com.
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