Truncating God’s Word
As I read devotions or the “verse of the day,” I often record a scripture in my Favorite Scriptures file when that scripture resonates with me. Recently, when reading the…
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…
My Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer was one of the first pieces of literature I memorized. By the time I was 4 or 5, I could recite it. How about you? Sometimes, when…
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,…
Revelation
The office I most prefer holding in my organization is recording secretary. Recording secretary has just enough power and responsibility for my liking. I do not have to preside unless…
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…
Success
I opened my Bible to Luke 10 to reread the story of Mary and Martha. Once again, where I started my study is not where I ended. I found myself…
Take a Breath
I was trying to be still with God after asking a question, but other thoughts kept invading. So, I closed my eyes, and while I took several deep breaths, I…
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…
Written in the Book of Life
As I read the book of Nehemiah, I was awestruck by the individual and family names that were listed throughout its 13 chapters: Chapter 3–the rebuilders of the gates and…