Celebrating 8 Years of Sharifa Creates
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand,...
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“You are the world’s light—a city on a hill, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see,...
God’s Perfect Timing
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” – Luke 1:45, NIV In 2018, I turned 27 years old. I remember being 17 and daydreaming about what I...
12 Scriptures on God’s Unconditional Love
In the age of social media, we are just one swipe away from a meme that tells us what women should do to be loved. We must be loyal, ladylike, and submissive. All while keeping...
Black Girl Magic Art Market Recap
It’s been a long time coming, but I finally had the chance to write this blog post! At the end of July, I participated in the Black Girl Magic Art Show & Market at an...
15 Scriptures to Pray for God’s Protection
God is our protector. He holds all strength, power, and authority in His hands. While we may go through dangerous and tempting situations, we can rest in knowing that God will keep us safe and...
3 Years, 3 Lessons Learned | Sharifa Creates’ Blogiversary
Saturday, August 12th marked the three year blogiversary of Sharifa Creates! My first blog post was a recap of my college graduation dinner party decorations. I posted pictures of jumbo tissue paper flowers, tassels, and...
4 Reasons To Keep A Prayer Journal | Motivational Monday
“Then Joshua told the people: Years from now your children will ask you why these rocks are here. Tell them, ‘The Lord our God dried up the Jordan River so we could walk across. He did the same...
12 Scriptures on God’s Faithfulness | Motivational Monday
God is faithful. Although we do not always see God at work, we can know for a fact He is protecting, providing for, and guiding us. God will fulfill the promises He made to us...
Inspirational Letter Banner DIY
It doesn’t take much for me to get off track while working. A notification on my phone, a yawn of tiredness, social media- they all prove to be distractions. I needed a reminder to stay...
Live Deeply and Look Up | Motivational Monday
I LOVE commencement speeches. I graduated from college three years ago, but I still find encouragement in these speeches, even if it’s just sound bites. It is no surprise that I found myself rolling out...
12 Scriptures to Inspire Creatives
Being a creative is fulfilling, but it can be a challenge at times. We face opposition from critics who believe that art is not a necessity. They try to discourage creatives from pursuing our passions...