I Remember
Yesterday I had lunch with some of my brothers in ministry and had the opportunity to share my testimony, which by all accounts, were it not for the real grace of God, is little more than a sordid tale of love, betrayal, depression, and confusion. I shared an abbreviated version of all that we […]
Venturing through the Valley
I got up earlier than usual this morning. In part because I went to bed earlier than usual and felt satisfied at the amount of sleep I got last night; in part because Amos, my mom-in-love’s dog is staying with us . . . again . . . and he’s an early riser because […]
Can Somebody Pray?
For a couple of days now, I’ve noticed that my forehead is tender to the touch. When I run my fingers across it, it’s sore, sensitive and hurts . . . like the way your skin feels before you get the flu, kind of achy. Curious. It wasn’t until yesterday that […]
Let There Be Light
Last night, my hubby and I had the house to ourselves so we watched a movie . . . and shed a few tears. Even having both read the book, we were greatly moved by The Kite Runner.
Wiped out and with a headache, I looked at him and said, “there is beauty in […]
Here I Go Again . . .
Yesterday I met with one of the youth pastors at my church. Seems they are doing a “Sex Education” series and I’ve been asked to speak. As always, my initial response was absolutely, emphatically, positively, impossibly no. Initially. Now, however, I’m scheduled in three weeks. How do I get […]
So Let it Be
Today begins my last week at my current job where I have been employed for nearly 5 years. In the past years my co-workers have seen the best of me . . . and the worst. We have healed, laughed, fought, cried, eaten, partied, prayed, envisioned, fallen and gotten up again together. […]
Well Connected
I’m speaking tomorrow night . . . in front of a room full of pastors and others in ministry . . . about ministry. How the . . . heck . . . do I get myself in these situations? For the past three days or so I’ve been wresting over what to say and […]
The Velvet Rope
The other day I had a thought that brought tears to my eyes; if Obama is elected President of the United States of America, it will forever change what it means to be a Black American. The thought of Obama as President struck something deep inside me.
When I was a little girl growing up in […]
Jena 6
It’s possible many of you have heard of the Jena 6 boys in Louisiana; the story has been in the news daily here lately. Having been a history minor in college, this story is reminiscent of the many experiences black men encountered in the south during Jim Crow. Six black boys being accused of attempted […]
God’s View
Yesterday was the second anniversary of Katrina and there were several television shows commemorating the event. Each story seemed to focus on illness, high crime, depression, homelessness, and the slow rebuilding of homes. There was also a story featuring the children of the storm and how they have been progressing in the past 2 years. […]
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