Morning Devotional 11.21.2025

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ We were never promised that there wouldn’t be hard seasons. We were reminded that we are …

Morning Devotional 11.17.2025

“Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Contemporary and timeless. Not easy to pull off. Nonetheless, it still fits. It still works. It’s …

Morning Devotional 11.4.2025

“whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk in the same way as he walked.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Lessons learned through faith; don’t talk about it. Be about it.Years ago, as the senior HR executive in a community nonprofit, a colleague commented on my “quiet, steadfast faith,” as she described it, demonstrated to her …

Morning Devotional 11.3.2025

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be …

Morning Devotional 10.25.2025

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When reading this encouragement to the fellowship at Ephesus, I am reminded of watching my beloved Granny get dressed. …

Of Course Today is the Best Day of My Life

https://youtu.be/9taxF4MsIn4?feature=shared Lauryn Hill honors Nina Simone singing "Feelin' Good" Of course, Today is the Best Day of my Life. Today, blessed by God and the resiliency of my ancestors, I celebrate my 60th birthday. It is the first major celebration of my #chaordic year, and I could NOT be more thankful. I arose in good …