Sparkman Magazine

08/31/2025

The launch of Larry's book — a legacy of love, strength, and healing. This book is not only his story, but the beginning of a nationwide movement encouraging grieving mothers to celebrate their children through writing. 💕
👉 Purchase your copy TODAY and support A Mother’s Love is Forever 501(c)(3).
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This book shares the amazing life of Larry Lionell Parker II. From his birth until he was deceased. A legacy of a Responsible Father and Responsible Man. Dedicated to his sons, Larry Lionell Parker III and Kainan Parker

08/31/2025

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08/31/2025

💛 Celebrating Life, Honoring Love 💛

Today we are launching the Legacy of Larry L. Parker II, a heartfelt tribute to his life, spirit, and the love he brought to everyone who knew him.

This book is more than words—it’s a movement to honor children, support grieving moms, and turn grief into hope.
💛 Celebrating Life, Honoring Love 💛

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📖 Your support helps grieving moms heal through A Mother’s Love is 4Ever, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to love, hope, and healing.

Join us in celebrating Larry’s legacy. Get your copy and help make this a #1 Bestseller. Together, we can transform grief into love and healing.

💌 Share this with someone who needs hope today.



📖 Your support helps grieving moms heal through A Mother’s Love is 4Ever, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to love, hope, and healing.

Join us in celebrating Larry’s legacy. Get your copy and help make this a #1 Bestseller. Together, we can transform grief into love and healing.

💌 Share this with someone who needs hope today.

06/30/2025

This Men’s Month, Roger Whittler, LPC, delivers a necessary wake-up call in his article, We Need to Talk About Mental Health. With honesty and expertise, Roger opens the door for men to have real conversations about emotional wellness, healing, and strength from the inside out. This is more than a read—it’s a reminder that asking for help is not weakness, it’s courage. Check out this impactful piece and share it—because men’s mental health matters.

As America struggles with what many call a mental health crisis, I think it is time to advocate for change in how mental health is addressed. As a result of a myriad of decisions made by political leaders, community leaders, organizations and wealthy stakeholders, the overall mental health of Americ...

06/30/2025

As we close out Men’s Month, don’t miss this powerful read in this month’s Sparkman! “Recognizing Fathers Every Day” by Melody Fogarty is a heartfelt and timely tribute that honors the strength, sacrifice, and everyday presence of fathers in our communities. With authenticity and compassion, Melody captures the beauty of fatherhood beyond the holiday, reminding us why these men deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported—every single day.
click the link: https://www.esparkman.com/a-black-mother-s-father-s-day-vision-melody-fogarty
For the Hands That Hold Us Steady: A Black Mother's Father's Day Vision

As a Black mother, watching the sunset paint the sky tonight, my heart isn't just filled with love for my own child's father, but with a profound, resonant gratitude for **all** of you.

06/30/2025

Don’t miss this powerful read! Pastor Fred Lemons delivers a must-read message in Fighting Forward: The Faithful Father’s Call—a dynamic and soul-stirring article that breaks it all the way down. With wisdom, truth, and urgency, Pastor Lemons challenges fathers to stand strong, lead with faith, and keep pressing forward for their families and communities. This is the kind of word that stays with you. Fathers, your fight has purpose!

The alarm clock hasn't even sounded yet, but I'm already awake at 5:47 AM. Something deeper than caffeine pulls me from sleep. It's the Holy Ghost moving in my spirit, preparing me for another day of warfare. Joshua 1:9 cuts through the pre-dawn darkness: "Have not I commanded thee?

06/19/2025

This Men's month as we celebrate Father’s Day, Let’s Celebrate Them All!
The Urban League’s Transition for Change Employment Program is shining a light on non-custodial fathers—men who are stepping up, showing up, and proving what responsible fatherhood looks like. This month, we honor their growth, commitment, and presence.

Join us in including all fathers and in the month long in the celebration.
Read the full story! click the link and share https://www.esparkman.com/honoring-non-custodial-parents-fathers-day-marilyn-parker

06/19/2025

Read it. Reflect on it. Share it. Don’t miss this powerful feature story of our Father of the Year! Mr. John Crawford
In “Wired with Purpose: John’s Legacy of Faith, Fatherhood, and Fortitude,” Roderick Warren sits down with John Crawford for a deeply personal interview about purpose, perseverance, and parenting with intention. From the challenges of fatherhood to a legacy grounded in faith, John’s story is one of resilience and strength. This is more than an article—it’s a tribute to what it means to be a man wired by design, not by default.

Read it. Reflect on it. Share it. click the link and share!!!
https://www.esparkman.com/johns-legacy-of-faith-fatherhood-fortitude-john-crawford

06/19/2025

Don’t Miss This Powerful Father’s Day Feature!
In our latest issue, we proudly highlight the strength, growth, and love of non-custodial fathers in "Responsible Fathers, Responsible Men: A Father’s Day Salute to Non-Custodial Dads" — featuring words of wisdom from Pastor Alfred T. Long Sr. This heartfelt tribute reminds us that fatherhood isn’t defined by proximity, but by presence, responsibility, and unwavering commitment.
Read it now — and be inspired. click the link
https://www.esparkman.com/responsible-fathers-responsible...