Limited Thinking Blocks God from My Life
I have struggled with my rollercoaster weight most of my life. I have tried so many options: weight-loss plans, crazy diets (do you remember the cabbage soup diet?), and fasts.…
When My Prayer Needs Replacement Therapy
A few years ago, I tripped and faceplanted in front of a banquet room full of my college classmates. Beyond the embarrassment I felt, I injured my knee. An X-ray…
Protesting the Attack on DEI
I heard a sermon entitled "The DEI of Grace" by Rev. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA (February 16, 2025). It was based on God's choosing David…
Is the “Daniel Fast” Scriptural?
I previously wrote about the purpose of fasting. The frequent mentions of the Daniel Fast prompted that research. What is the Daniel Fast? It is a rigorous, 21-day fast that…
Are You Ready for a Godly Fast?
Fasting A theme kept popping up during my daily devotions. This time it was the “Daniel Fast.” What is the ‘Daniel Fast?’ Why was it trending in my social media?…
Job Description: My One Duty as Assigned
“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that is the whole duty of everyone.”Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NRSVUE)[1] Job Descriptions Every job I…
Women Staying Fit and Fabulous to Work in God’s Kingdom
Keeping God’s Temple Fit and Fabulous for Kingdom Work Potential ideas - Stay tuned; great idea blog to come.
Psalm 51: From Restoration to Transformation
David's Sins Psalm 51 is King David’s plea to God to restore him to favor. David had committed some grievous sins—just like we all do. He coveted another man’s wife…
The Gift of Repentance
“Thank you for the gift of repentance.” I wrote this during a stream-of-consciousness journaling one morning. The gift of repentance? What is that? I then started singing the refrain from…
Plugging Into Inspiration’s Divine Source
Before I boarded the train for the first leg of my Southeast Asia trip, my daughter prayed over me. In that prayer, she asked God to give me inspiration. I…