Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) Love hurts! Point blank. Because God loves us, He desires our conformity to the life of Christ more than our comfort. Allowing troubles,
I’m sure most of you mothers out there have had mommy and me days with your children. I’ve had many and to be honest I still do it even though my kids are now adults. This summer I had the
I birthed three unique individuals. Some traits of their personalities were highlighted early on while some were slowly discovered as they grew up. I’ve done this parenting thing for over 30 years now and I believe I’m qualified to touch
For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you
The grace of God shines brightest through the cracks of desperation and need. I tend to have moments where I am self-righteous and unforgiving. Yep, the pastor’s wife, God’s girl, the apple of His eye. That’s me. I may not
There’s something ironic about this pandemic we are in. The social isolation people are now experiencing is an exceedingly small fraction of the isolation black people walk through every single day. We shelter in place mentally and physically. Each day
I used to imagine… I would wake up, well rested and go to school, then participate in after-school activities like my peers. I would go to sporting games, not because I liked them or understood them, but because all my
Facing the unknown gives some an adrenaline rush, excites them and causes unimaginable goosebumps; for me, it’s totally opposite. I can work in a very quiet, predictable environment, no need for music unless it’s very low, almost to the point
Can you recall the emotions you experienced when you fell in love, whether it was love for a new spouse, child, house, or even vehicle? Can you articulate that sentiment? Can you remember when the newness started to wear off?