Scars Into Stars, Inc.

05/20/2026

️Self-preservation isn't just about looking out for yourself; it's more about lacking selflessness and self-awareness, often leading to a self-centered attitude that asks, What's in it for me? - a widespread cultural mindset that can be toxic, fueled by ego, and rewarding, encouraging harmful behaviors and choices without accountability or repercussions.

05/18/2026

When another human being suffers, it impacts us all; when they rejoice, it impacts us too. When we extend our hands or hold back, that has seeds and a harvest as well.

05/18/2026

Amen, absolutely.

We dream big — of impact, of legacy, of moments that matter. But the path to those moments is almost always paved with small, faithful, unseen choices.

The character that handles a great calling is the same character that's been quietly handling the small ones. The unanswered email returned. The promise kept. The attention given when no one was watching. God grows great vision in soil that's been carefully tended in the small things.

What's one "little thing" God may be asking you to do faithfully this week?

05/16/2026

The challenges and genuine difficulties associated with securing seed funding, recruiting and retaining board members, and networking for an emerging nonprofit organization can be overwhelming and demotivating, particularly for underrepresented founders—people of color and marginalized groups operating with limited resources and opportunities—in a highly competitive environment where established organizations often have precedence in accessing support, funding, and partnerships.

The availability of shared resources tends to favor the most prominent and well-connected individuals within the 501(c)(3) sector. This systemic bias undermines the prospects of communities and founders that do not conform to the conventional criteria set by funders and partners.

Walk by faith not by sight: Share your journey, resiliency, Everyone's experience, and path is not the same despite the narrative of others.

Speak the truth to power to teach, preach, and share your blessings, lessons, and hardships.
Don't tell itchy ears what they want to hear to appeal to people.

Despite the challenges of securing seed funding, recruiting board members, and networking, emerging nonprofit organizations, especially those led by underrepresented founders, can tap into their unique strengths and perspectives to drive positive change. By leveraging their hope, resilience and creativity, these organizations can break through systemic barriers and access resources, funding, and partnerships that can help them thrive in a competitive environment. This, in turn, can create a more inclusive and equitable landscape where diverse voices are amplified and valued.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Matthew 7:7-12
[7] “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

[8] For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

[9] “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

[10] Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

[11] If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

[12] So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

05/16/2026

Whatever our Diagnosis, affliction, enemy within or around us looks like: Trust in the God of the impossible for deliverance and breakthroughs.

05/16/2026

Whatever yesterday brought, today holds, tomorrow brings-- God's Love, faithfulness, Words, Grace, and Mercy are sufficient to heal, protect, provide, and guide us through🕊

05/16/2026

Amen. The God of our Salvation. Praise Him He's worthy of all Praises, Honor, Glory, and Adoration.

05/16/2026

Amen. To God Almighty Be The Glory.

05/16/2026

Proverbs 3:1-35
[1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
[2] for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
[3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck- write them on the tablet of your heart.
[4] Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
[5] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
[6] in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
[7] Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
[8] This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
[9] Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
[10] then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
[11] My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
[12] because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
[13] Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
[14] for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.
[15] She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
[16] Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
[17] Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
[18] She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
[19] By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
[20] by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
[21] My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;
[22] they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
[23] Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
[24] When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
[25] Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
[26] for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.
[27] Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.
[28] Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.
[29] Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.
[30] Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm.
[31] Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.
[32] For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.
[33] The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
[34] He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
[35] The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.