Questioning Faith
I recently contacted my financial advisor to ask her to explain a strategic document in my plan. Her reply was, “Sure, but why?” We had discussed this document often; however,…
Stepping into Forgiveness
My Sunflowers 2022 When I walked out of the house, I was horrified. The yard man I hired had done exactly what I told him not to do; he had…
Following the Path
When I go walking on a trail, my goal is time and speed. On a paved trail, I aim for an average pace of 14:50-15:30 minutes per mile. On a…
Obligated
Lately, because I choose a workout time slot with the fewest people, my workouts usually occur in the mornings during the time that my daughter and I had set aside…
Custom-Made
I just returned from a New Year’s renewal retreat hosted by Althea Lawton-Thompson. I received an “I AM” journal as part of my retreat goodies. Through guided reflection and prayer,…
Cleansing
One of my favorite movies is My Cousin Vinny. One of the scenes I love is when defense attorney, Vinny Gambini, debunks the testimony of one of the prosecution’s witnesses…
Adventure in the Sky
Picture taken by Momma as we ascended Ten years and seven months later, I miss my mother. Sometimes the pain of her absence is palpable. It comes unexpectedly, hitting like…
Let Go and Let God
When I visited a Costa Rican beach, I was fascinated by the effects of the tide on the landscape. My meditation spot was by a small stream fed by the…
Convicted
Have you ever heard a song or sermon, read a Scripture or article and instantly knew the Holy Spirit was speaking directly to you? It was that moment when your…
What a Friend
We met in Junior High School. Recently, I had a pity-party, lamenting that too few of my “friends” reach out to me – a call, a text, an email, a…