Going Through the Storm
Last week, I had a lovely day trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the Black Theater Festival with my teen…
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Lines, Belly Bulge and Blessings: Reflections on Aging and Getting Older
A few months ago, I was talking to my girlfriend, Sarah, on one of our recent car phone conversations.…
Lessons from Surviving R. Kelly: Equipping our Daughters (& Sons) to Thrive
A couple of weekends ago, my social media platforms were lit up about the Surviving R. Kelly documentary. I had…
Make 2019 Your Year to Be Whole
When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he…
A Believer’s Celebration of Christmas Should Look Different Than the World’s
Lights and decorations. Finding the perfect gift. Mailing the Christmas cards before Christmas. Holiday galas and office parties. Cookies, eggnog…
Know Your Assignment: When We Are Secure with God, We Don’t Have to Be Afraid of Someone Else’s Anointing
I love the Word of God! No matter how many times I have read a scripture, it can speak to…
Marriage 101: Negotiating Gendered Communication Styles
My husband and I recently had a disagreement. It is the same one that has come up ever so often…
Put Your Mask On First
In January of this year, I kicked of my blog with an announcement that I would do a blog series…
Lessons On Self-Introspection from My Teenage Daughter
Earlier this summer I had a delightful conversation with my 15 -year-old daughter. It was delightful for a couple of…
Just Say, “No.”: Boundaries as a Form of Self-Care
Recently, I published a book, The First Lady: African American Pastors’ Wives in Their Own Voices, and I was having…