Spark! is dedicated to igniting thought, provoking conversation, and moving individuals into a deeper reflection of life. The SPARK! is just the beginning of the journey. Will you let your SPARK! burn brighter and expand your horizon or will you let it simmer out and dissipate? BrotherWord is here to help SPARK! your deepest desires, motivate you to a higher plain of thought, and help broaden your expectations beyond your circumstances.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Twenty four hours later and I am still a mix of emotions. Part sadness, …
Take them rhymes back to the factory, I see, The gimmicks…the wack lyrics, The —- is depressing…pathetic…please forget it, ~ Notorious B.I.G. – Flava In Your ear (Remix) Music as a whole is just not what it used to be and rap has declined. Hip Hop is 40 years strong and as bountiful as the genre …
Life can present itself as one trial after another and it may seem like those that have no conscious, no moral values or an ethical bone in their body, are the ones that are constantly prospering. It is at this moment that we began to grow weary, challenge our Savior, and question Christ’s purpose for …
Today is a day in which we salute all those that have and continue to lay their lives on the line for our peace of mind. Without your heroism, dedication, and sense of duty, I shutter at what this country may look like. Because of what you do, feats that go unknown and seldom appreciated, …
The death of a loved one is never easy. That sense of separation and hurt is indescribable and there is very little that can soothe or comfort. What does make a difference is support; support from family and friends and strangers alike. It is normal to grieve, but how does a 17-year-old cope with finding …
By now, everyone has seen the video of Ray Rice striking his then fiance’ Janay Palmer, knocking her unconscious. The act was deplorable and there is no excuse or explanation and no matter what your opinion may be, I think everyone can agree it was a horrific sight to witness. The question that I …
“Start strong, stay strong, and finish strong by always remembering why you’re doing it in the first place.” ~ Ralph Marston None of what you have accomplished thus far will matter if you do not see it through. The quickest way to failure is through quitting. Finish what you start! You started because you have a …
We have no idea what life may throw at us in a moment’s notice or the ripple effect it can cause, but life is not so much about what you go through, but how you go through it. Every storm is not intended to destroy, but in actuality, to build and show us what we are capable …
The world has been glued to their televisions, phones, and tablets monitoring the events in Ferguson, MO., and as the scenes have unfolded and continue to surface, many have stepped forward with commentary and actions. No matter what has transpired, the blame has been placed far and wide, on both sides of the fence. It is still amazing how …
There is nothing in this world that can replace the presence of a parent in their child’s life. Too often the chaos of hectic schedules and daily distractions are used to justify why many kids are not provided with the attention and structure they so desperately seek and need. Far worse is that it is underestimated and …
