I often miss childhood Christmases when an eternity passed before Christmas arrived, and Christmas Eve moved so slowly that I … More
Category: My Story
2017 in Review: Thankfulness Emerging from the Shadows
As members of the same nation, we share a common consciousness and will likely agree that the events that occurred … More
Dwelling on the Blanks
My mind dwells on blanks. I want to know when all the things I’m praying and hoping and seeking and … More
Going Natural: Returning to My God-given Roots
I’ve decided to stop putting strong chemicals and heat in my hair to make it straighter than it is designed … More
The Man Who Sang “I have decided to follow Jesus”
I heard “I have decided to follow Jesus” today, and it reminded of the man who sang at the Foggy … More
I Exalt Thee
One of my favorite worship songs is “I Exalt Thee” by Jesus Culture. About halfway through, the music quiets, and … More
The Sea Calls to Me
The ocean is an amazing and mysterious sight, and I am ashamed I never appreciated it until I moved away … More
Letters Unreturned: A Lesson to Listen, be Kind, and Pray
There are moments from my childhood that always live with me, and sometimes, when my mind starts to wander while … More