Parenting Woes

Here I am again feeling the weight of the world. And so did my child. With tears streaming down her face and a shaky voice she muttered, “Mom, I don’t want to play violin anymore…” I inquired with questions and she said further explained that she has to do so much. Everyday she is expected……

Lo, I Am With You Always

Day Seven–SUNDAY In the Book of the Bible, Matthew chapter 28 verse 20, Jesus talks to his disciples giving them a mandate: “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” My ultimate dream scene would be me……

Operate Out of His Goodness

Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJV Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” My eyes squinted open, hesitant to face the morning. I had already been woken up twice in……

14th Day of Black History Month

Last night, I sat with my kids and told them a story of old about a Jewish man who went walking along the countryside when he became the target of some thieves. The thieves beat him and took what little he had and left him to die. After some time, a priest walks by and……

Day 11 of Black History Month

Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho Joshua fought the battle of Jericho and the walls came a tumblin’ down… *Warning, solemn and somber post…and long, too but worth it!* Photo by Thomas Kinto on Unsplash Can you imagine if the wall of this Jericho… aka Racism and oppression in the United States ended?!……

Day 9 of Black History Month

Mission, strength, and hope…it’s what we are activating when our family studies black history. Looked upon with disdain With our thoughts and actions our neighbor is slain Offer hope and help others up We can share our portion, let’s pour from our cup Cover shame Rebuke hate Lift up others We owe others love, we……

Day 4 of Black History Month: Contributing in the Areas of Science

Today’s area of focus is on the beauty and brains of our Black brothers and sisters who have contributed to the area of Science. https://www.biography.com/people/groups/black-scientists The Scientist we talked about today (me and my girls) is Mae C. Jemison! We love that she has done some work around the world! To be exact, she’s done……

Get Rid of All Bitterness

My themes as of late are in response to such trying times and growing opportunities in close relationships in this year. Photo by Magne on Unsplash 2020 is not magical or powerful in the number but rather this year introduce many experiences that one has to navigate through. My personal day to day whether pandemic……

Free to Be…

Where are you headed? Friday’s reflection: Friday’s freedom thought is that I am free. I am free to be. I am free to be me. I am free to believe. I am free to become the woman of faith that I believe God is calling me to be. Thank you, Jesus, for forgiving me of……

Prayer of Surrender

I have been gently reminded again of my need for surrender. Not a “I give up” or a “woe is me” but I go willingly and confess how desperately these “Shelter In Place” weeks I have needed to depend on God to direct and guide me. Jeremiah 10:23 New Living Translation (NLT) Jeremiah’s Prayer 23 I know, Lord,……