Morning Devotional 2.23.26

โ€œThe end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.โ€โ€ญโ€ญEcclesiastesโ€ฌ โ€ญ12โ€ฌ:โ€ญ13โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Remember, โ€œfear of Godโ€is not terror, itโ€™s awe. We are the Beloved children of the Almighty.Thanks be to God. Image may be subject to copyright U

Morning Devotional 1.10.2026

โ€œBless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefitsโ€”โ€โ€ญโ€ญPsalmsโ€ฌ โ€ญ103โ€ฌ:โ€ญ1โ€ฌ-โ€ญ2โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ Returning today to the wise counsel given by a friend who said,โ€œItโ€™s time to stop living in survival mode.โ€ Iโ€™m not there yet, but …

Morning Devotional 12.5.2025

โ€œBeloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.โ€โ€ญโ€ญ1 Johnโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ7โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ What the world needs now is more love.Love is from God.Be like God (do your best)โ€ฆand take a praise break #BEDIP #trustinggodistherealflex #underdivineconstruction https://youtu.be/ITAhCE9O_lA?si=WAQ1wyhtvPKSxYR2

Morning Devotional 11.29.2025

โ€œSurely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid, for the Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.โ€โ€ญโ€ญIsaiahโ€ฌ โ€ญ12โ€ฌ:โ€ญ2โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ Despite all warnings to the contrary, God knew weโ€™d be afraid. Fortunately the prophets knew what theyโ€™d been toldโ€ฆ.trust, God is our salvation.So, I am not …

Morning Devotional 11.27.2025

โ€œI will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPsalmsโ€ฌ โ€ญ9โ€ฌ:โ€ญ1โ€ฌ-โ€ญ2โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ Thanks be to God for my family and friends, all the people who have cared for …

Morning Devotional 11.23.2025

โ€œEven though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPsalmsโ€ฌ โ€ญ23โ€ฌ:โ€ญ4โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ Even thoughโ€ฆI fear not, or so I try. I spent more of my life married to My Beloved than anything else I did, so I am learning to …

Morning Devotional 11.21.2025

โ€œWhen 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.โ€โ€ญโ€ญIsaiahโ€ฌ โ€ญ43โ€ฌ:โ€ญ2โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ We were never promised that there wouldnโ€™t be hard seasons. We were reminded that we are …

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 …