As a child, I had a lot of responsibility on me that I probably should not have had. I had to be responsible and bear the burden of adult issues. As a result, I learned early that my emotions had to take the back seat because it required a great deal of focus and strengthContinue reading “Pack Light: Another Perspective”
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Pack Light
During this pandemic, I have become emotionally exhausted. The unending stories of injustice, police brutality, ineffective government, and the lack of empathy, have been overwhelming. I never watch the news because we are fed bad news over and over again. It is very depressing. As a woman of color and a mother of 2 AfricanContinue reading “Pack Light”
A Dose of Grace
A dose of grace is all it takes to dry the tears on a grieving mother’s face. A dose of grace is all it takes to bring a prodigal home,To soothe a soul lying awake at night who feels it’s all alone. A dose of grace is all it takes to make sin blinded eyesContinue reading “A Dose of Grace”
Help is on the Way!
For the past few months, I have not been very inspired to write. My plate has been full. During moments like these, it can be a challenge to stop and find beauty around us especially amid a pandemic. I have forced myself to get out and take in some sunshine. One afternoon, my husband andContinue reading “Help is on the Way!”
Call…Don’t Fall!
While in the rehabilitation hospital after my surgeries in 2016, I was surrounded by signs that read, “Call Don’t Fall”. It reminded me of Romans 10:13, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Initially, this can apply to when we accept the Lord into our lives but I wantContinue reading “Call…Don’t Fall!”
Listen!
Listen when it’s busy, Listen when it’s still. Listen when you’re healthy, Listen when you’re ill. Listen when it’s dark and dim, Listen when light shines through. Listen even in your sadness because I want to speak to you. Listen my children because your life depends on it, I had to shut things down justContinue reading “Listen!”
Are We Listening? Are We Ready?
The past few days have been a whirlwind. We have been bombarded with news about the deadly Coronavirus. Schools have closed and made preparations to take instruction online. There is a shortage of toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, and bottled water. People are wearing masks and gloves. It reminds me of some of the scary moviesContinue reading “Are We Listening? Are We Ready?”
Elevate
In a world full of imposters,In a world full of fake.In a world that hates to love,And loves to hate. In a world that is thirsty,In a world overtly ridden with sin.In a world that approves an eye for an eye,And feels it’s ok to betray our next of kin. In a world that shunsContinue reading “Elevate”
The God Who Stays
We have all felt the pain of broken relationships. Such moments have been some of the least enjoyable times of my life but they have been some of the most powerful. It has been during these times that I have been reminded of the ever-present love and comfort of God. I have experienced His faithfulness.Continue reading “The God Who Stays”
Step by Step
I’m so far behind. I turn 30 this year and let me tell you, I won’t be making any “30 under 30” lists. Many of you can quickly see how unhelpful lists like that are. However, I did live my late teens and early twenties with a sense of big dreams and big ambitions justContinue reading “Step by Step”
