The Loan is a deeply personal reflection on love, loss, and the sacred time we share with those entrusted to us. In this episode, Alexandra shares the story of Bodam—a brave, soulful rescue dog who changed her life and taught her what it truly means to be loaned to one another for a season. A tribute to the bond between human and animal, this essay is a reminder to cherish every moment… before the loan comes due.

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Alexandra, aka The Black Rose

We often praise the words of philosophers and modern thinkers—but what happens when their wisdom echoes truths God spoke long ago? In this reflection, Alexandra explores how the world borrows from divine truth without acknowledging its Source, and why giving God the credit isn’t just right—it’s essential. From Eden to today, simplicity was never the problem. Sin was.

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Behind the Mic:

This episode was created using Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered research tool designed for analyzing and summarizing written content. It’s become an invaluable part of my creative workflow—helping transform deep story insights into immersive audio experiences.

Thanks for listening,

Alexandra, aka The Black Rose

Before the nails, there were thorns.

This 49-second reflection draws us into the quiet agony of the crown—the curse twisted into suffering, pressed upon the head of our Savior.

Created from real photographs and video, Crown of Thorns invites you to pause, reflect, and remember the extraordinary ransom that was paid.

Watch. Listen. Let it stay with you.

✝️ “It is finished.”

For the full essay, visit https://theblackrosenyc.com/crown_of_thorns.htm

For the visual essay, visit: https://theblackrosenyc.com/crown_of_thorns_visual_essay.htm