February has been designated Black History Month and now it comes to an end. As an island girl I never grew up super conscious of being black. I never had to shout it out loud or defend being black. I never needed to wave a flag or wear it on a shirt – this wasContinue reading “My Black Story”
Tag Archives: #God
Those Interruptions
Have you noticed how impatient we’ve become as a society? Not only have we come to despise waiting but we have little tolerance for imperfection. Heaven forbid our packages don’t arrive when we expect them to, our service providers have some glitches, the repairman man is late or the meeting is delayed. Our response toContinue reading “Those Interruptions”
What If
Yesterday I listened to young man sharing his journey of faith. He mentioned that it was a tough day for him but he was learning how to push through when things don’t go as he expects. I started to reflect on my season and the lessons I’m being taught currently. There are times when weContinue reading “What If”
Now I Know
Over the past 30 plus days, I’ve struggled with some respiratory challenges. At the tail end of this journey, I got some relief these past few days- I haven’t coughed once. Without a doubt, I truly have a new appreciation for the gift of ‘breathing’ freely and independently. For over a month I’ve dealt with insomnia, lackContinue reading “Now I Know”
Live Simple
Too often we complicate life. We engage in battles not meant for us to fight. Hold on to baggage that cause us to walk bent over. Rather than pursue healing, we keep open wounds that cause us ongoing pain. The emptiness in our soul leave us aching and searching for things that cannot satisfy. WeContinue reading “Live Simple”
Gift of You
I could list anything from the tangible to the divine. Most times I find what I need people can’t give it to me. So, I’ve learned to release those in my circle – gotten rid of my unhealthy expectations. I ask but one thing: Give me the real youLet me decide to stay or leaveNo facade-noContinue reading “Gift of You”
Hello December
Welcome my dear friend! You are one of my favorite months. Over five decades ago a very pregnant young lady walked around waiting to embrace me for the first time. A few days later, there I was taking my very first breath. You were the first month I met. Every year since then you’ve broughtContinue reading “Hello December”
Perfectly Imperfect
If you are anything like me, sometimes you wish life came with the perfect questions followed by perfect answers. Details come perfectly packaged with little or no mess. This past week I was reminded that life is perfectly messy at times and we don’t always get the answers we want. Sometimes there are no answersContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
Who Am I ?
Not so long ago I got hit with some news that should have caused me to become frayed at the edges. After my initial— ‘What??’, I proceeded to get some clarification. My next action was to raise my heart in worship. You see I have come to understand that God is God, and I amContinue reading “Who Am I ?”
The Fighter in You
Life is not for the faint of heart. It challenges us to rise and face some tough situations. It is not uncommon to feel battle fatigued – weary to the bones. Discernment and training are needed to come out ‘standing’ at the end of these seasons. In Psalm 144, David praises God for ‘training hisContinue reading “The Fighter in You”
Restored Hearts 