This collection probes transcendence and immanence, showing art that confronts and escapes lived experience. It processes grief, fear, inherited trauma, and the absurdity of existing in the American South, where Black bodies are pressured to shed personhood to survive. Growing up in Louisiana, religion is depicted as both salvation and obedience offering hope while enabling suffering and subjugation The work explores seeking the divine within our bodies, histories, traumas, and country. Through electric blue skin, distorted figures, rusted surfaces and Dorian Gothic imagery, it traces the boundary between presence and disappearance as an act of endurance.

Pastor Jim Clincy discusses with Dr. Sharon Pulliam the mission and vision of New Direction Church located in West Englewood at 2026 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL

Kingdom Building Agenda

Forum of Panelists Kick-off

Moderator: Dr. Sharon Pulliam

Co-Host: Aaliyah

Panelists:

Rev. Andrew D. Singleton, Jr., C.P.A., M. Div, Senior Pastor and Chairman

Pastor Dr. Darice Wright, Life Church

Rev. Nanette Dixon, Jubilee of Faith Community Church

Panelist discussion on Kingdom Building and an intimate relationship with God and what that looks like in this time and season after COVID, the rise of post-Christianity, AI, prosperity preaching and politics.

K.E.N. shares his creative and musical talents with a series of selections.

In recognition of March as Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) Awareness Month, host Dr. Kina Peppers sits down with Marion Jones to discuss her journey as an advocate, speaker, and survivor of this rare autoimmune disease. Dr. Kina also shares her personal perspective, having experienced NMOSD herself

Wishing you Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Dr. Sharon Pulliam and A Time of Inspiration.

A Time of

A Time of Inspiration Hosts Dr. Sharon Pulliam, Dr. Kina Peppers, MD, Dr. Darlene Adamson Henderson and Life Coach Dr. Jeffery Releford - engaging in lively and spirit-filled conversations on inspiring people to have a Christ-centered focus during the holiday season filled with love, joy, cheer and peace.

Hosts Andre and Frances Guichard of Gallery Guichard discuss the excitement and thrill of scuba diving in the most exotic locations with Scuba Diving Master, Mike Parnell of Magnum Scuba.

A Time of Inspiration's Host Dr. Kina Peppers engages in a lively discussion on Finding Purpose in Your Journey with Sumaira Ahmed, Founder and Executive Director of The Sumaira Foundation. The Sumaira Foundation is an international organization that generates global awareness of NMOSD, MOGAD and other rare neuroimmune conditions, by building communities of support for patients and their loved ones, supporting research and advocating on behalf of patients.