Morning Devotional 1.10.2026

“Bless 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 benefits—”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Returning today to the wise counsel given by a friend who said,“It’s time to stop living in survival mode.” I’m not there yet, but …

Morning Devotional 12.5.2025

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ What the world needs now is more love.Love is from God.Be like God (do your best)…and take a praise break #BEDIP #trustinggodistherealflex #underdivineconstruction https://youtu.be/ITAhCE9O_lA?si=WAQ1wyhtvPKSxYR2

Morning Devotional 11.29.2025

“Surely 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.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Despite all warnings to the contrary, God knew we’d be afraid. Fortunately the prophets knew what they’d been told….trust, God is our salvation.So, I am not …

Morning Devotional 11.27.2025

“I 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.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Thanks be to God for my family and friends, all the people who have cared for …

Morning Devotional 11.23.2025

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬ Even though…I 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

“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 …

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 …