This past Friday as I left work, I felt the desire to call someone to encourage them. As I whispered to God asking Him who might benefit from a conversation with me, a college friend of mine came to mind. I called her. We chatted briefly then I told her why I called. I sharedContinue reading “Outside of Me”
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A Mama’s Struggle
Today I felt like sharing what I deem a common struggle that mothers [ fathers too] experience. This past weekend I came face to face with the reality that some of my battles might never cease — I have to learn how to take up my armor daily and go to war. Sometimes the warContinue reading “A Mama’s Struggle”
Final Moments
I’ve been reflecting on those who had the opportunity to be near Jesus during His final moments. The soldier whose ear he healed after it was slashed by one of Jesus’ followers [Matthew 26: 51-52]. What an act of mercy and grace! The soldier didn’t ask for healing or even believed for it. Many ofContinue reading “Final Moments”
The Day After
This is the day after ‘Good Friday’. I imagine the plethora of emotions that drenched the heart and minds of Christ’s followers. His earthly mother probably cried until there was nothing left. I wander what thoughts ran through her mind. The questions she dared ask God. The memories of her son flooded her mind –Continue reading “The Day After”
What’s Good About It?
On the Christian calendar today is Good Friday. What’s good about it? What’s good about betrayal, suffering, death and loss? If we look at things through the eyes of Friday only, we easily forget there’s Sunday. There’s a day coming when Friday makes sense. If you have ever gone through a dark season and cameContinue reading “What’s Good About It?”
They Feel
I love the atmosphere in my classroom. The sense of calm — a safe place. Here My students are allowed to feel and speak (or write). They are all immigrants with a passion to master the art of speaking, reading and writing English fluently. A challenging road for many. They feel. Emotions and thoughts batheContinue reading “They Feel”
The Familiar I Almost Forgot
Spring Break 2023, I got the opportunity to take a walk in what I affectionately call ‘ my old stomping ground’. I don’t do much walking where I currently live. We drive everywhere. I forgot how much I loved walking around big cities. There’s something about walking that gets the adrenaline flowing as you getContinue reading “The Familiar I Almost Forgot”
My Sins Are Many
Recently I was with a friend when someone called her and said, “ I need to confess my sins.” She proceeded to share her perceived shortcomings. After their conversation, my friend walked over to me and confessed hers. Earlier on that morning I had unburdened my heart of mine. After receiving a few phone callsContinue reading “My Sins Are Many”
Getting There
Have you ever wondered what it means to be ‘getting there’? That mysterious place in time? Last night a few of us from high school got together to catch up on some birthdays we missed – a quarterly celebration. I soon realized in few years we are all going to be sixty! That was aContinue reading “Getting There”
For Once in My Life
As a teenager in college, a friend of mine took me on a motorcycle ride for about 40 minutes along a very scenic route. It was on the then common Kawasaki. Donned in my helmet and the likes, I looked really good. It was exhilarating! That was a once in a lifetime ride and itContinue reading “For Once in My Life”
Restored Hearts 