A devotional that I read this morning gave me pause and made me wonder, “Have I ever denied Christ in public? Have I ever done what Peter did in any way, shape, or form when he denied Christ?” After some thought and consideration, I was able to affirm that I’d never denied Christ – in public, in …
Love Speaks Daily
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It’s About Time
Traditionally, I set my goals and review my vision throughout the month of January instead of trying to get everything in place by January 1. I like to linger in the feeling of the New Year as long as I can. Over the years, I realized that it made my year a whole lot better. This year, one of my …
God’s Misfits
Last night, I watched the 1964 classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It is my favorite Christmas movie. One of the things I like most about Rudolph is the fact that it took a village to raise him. As a reminder, Rudolph is born with a peculiar red glowing nose. Everyone, including …
Un-Break My Heart
The last time I lived in Georgia, several things happened. I developed a skin condition vitiligo; my high school sweetheart tracked me down and broke my heart a second time; a new boyfriend abused and almost killed me; and my relationship with my Mom hit an all-time low. Needless to say, I didn’t …
Fuel for the Journey
The holidays are upon us and with it two major things – shopping and gatherings. Both involve interactions with other people. For some, as soon as the holiday music begins to play, they are filled with cheer and excitement. For some, the opposite holds true. For some, the pandemic provided a needed …
Every Day is a Day of Thanksgiving
This past weekend, I did a thing. I finally moved my stuff to Georgia. My family and I got on the road at 3:00 am on Friday morning, drove to Washington DC, packed up a 15-foot U-Haul, drove to my new home, drove two hours back to my mom's house, got up on Sunday morning, drove back to my new home, …
A Generous Investment
As those living in a capitalist society whose DNA is composed of rugged individualism, we often feel justified in consuming more than we invest. Our planet groans with pain due to our rate of consumption. According to one estimate reported by Washington State University, Americans constitute 5% of …
The Measure of Our Worth
We live in a world that is obsessed with quantitative success. If we can measure it as success then it is deemed successful. From the number of dollars in our bank accounts to the number of followers we have on social media platforms, society depends on numbers to determine worth. What happens when …
The Gift of Gratitude
Sheila could not believe her misfortune. It was the day before her 40th birthday and she’d just lost her job. When she arrived at work that morning, before she even got to her desk, her boss called her into the large conference room. It was an unexpected meeting on a Friday. Sheila thought it was …
