Purge
In preparing for a remodel, I had to empty a closet slated for demolition. I found a box containing some of Momma’s items. I remember packing that box after her…
Recommitment
As far back as high school, I remember spending New Year’s Eve creating a list of resolutions. I remember making the same resolutions year after year. The problem with those…
Regifting Jesus
My mother was a teacher and would receive numerous gifts from her students during the Christmas season—more than she ever could use. So, when it was time for my brother…
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…