Originally posted to Facebook May 7, 2020 Today is National Day of Prayer in the Christian community. It is the time of year that Believers throughout our nation seek to collectively come together on one accord and pray. We pray for our families, our communities, our nation, our leaders... I have been taught that our Words have power. That, "the power of life and death are in the tongue." I have seen evidence of this truth throughout my entire life, coming to know it ever mor

In war, everyone has their part to play in a common mission. Some go to the front lines... Some create the strategies... Some provide resources, either personally or through organizations (please research before dropping your coin on just anyone)... Some provide administrative support... Some even stay home to continue raising the families of those on the frontline... Some educate the public about the cause... Some are not ready for battle at all and spend time preparing thei

I see you. I give thanks for your life and for your voice... As many people join the fight against white supremacy for the first time, having your eyes opened to racial injustice and the ills of systemic racism and white supremacy, you may not know where to begin or what to do or say. I give glory to God as He continues to use me to shine light on our blind spots and to continue being light and showing people the way when it all becomes overwhelming and paralyzing. We cannot

The best advice I’ve heard since the beginning of this season of social distancing is to behave as if YOU have Coronavirus and are determined to not spread it. This is good thinking for multiple reasons but here are two I will try to express the best I can: 1) Best practices will always serve us first. When we behave as if we are contagious but asymptomatic, we’re more likely move with greater intention, looking to not negatively impact the lives of those we know and love (as

You know why we can't be broke in this season (or ever...again)? Because we've been sowing seeds all along. We've been giving. We've been serving. We've been believing. If a seed doesn't reap a harvest, it's not the seed, it's the soil. We give thanks for the FAVOR, the RESOURCES and the GRACE to bring in OUR harvest! In Jesus' name, Amen! Us making it through this time will take us ALL doing our part. Someone needs what you have. I once heard a pastor say, “if everyone is wo

This is that moment in life when clichés are more than mere rhetoric "Just do it" becomes gospel That moment when Excuses sound easier than the plan When sleep soothes the pain better than the idea pushing to bring it to fruition In this moment Yesterday's failure is either a costly, wandering stream of spilled milk seeping into today Or the fresh breath of every possibility at birth May your cries be declarations that this life will thrive Less than 100 won't be enough today