A Changed Perspective Through Experience
I just got a new friend. We got to talking about our love for the beach. As I’ve been in New York for many many years and I’ve spent quite a few days at the local beaches, I told her I’d like to introduce her to one of my favorite places. She’s also from Jamaica […]
Bite Sized Pieces
My daughter has wanted a pet. Preferably a cat or dog. And if that couldn’t work, we could get a bunny or a hamster – just get a pet. As I know the routine of all the promises that would be made before hand of who would feed, clean, walk and whatever a pet would […]
Hearing His Whispers
For the last two weeks or so, I’ve been waking up around 2am and not being able to fall back asleep until closer to 4am. You can imagine how frustrating that is for someone who deems sleep to be one of their closest friends.In a conversation with a business partner, she said something that jogged […]
Childlike Faith
Good morning.Since yesterday I’ve felt that I needed to share this post. The edited and ‘pretty’ version will be Day 17 of ‘Walking in Obedience: Learning to trust God Each Step of the Way’ – my second Devotional.Childlike faith One evening after a frustrating day filled with emotions, my daughter and I were in the […]
Prayers that started it all
Thank you for those of you who remind me when I have not posted. I appreciate the love. If you are interested in continuing to receive these messages directly, please sign up at my website.A few days ago, I laid thinking about the prayers that started me on the path I am on today. To […]
A Deep Sense of Gratitude
This post was written a few days ago before learning of the Chadwick’s death. And I almost didn’t want to post it, but I’ve been asking God to show me my purpose and that I would walk faithfully in it. And.. for now it is this, showing up and sharing what’s been on my heart. […]
Sharing the Word
In most of my adult life, I thought of witnessing as going out on a street corner or walking around the neighborhood and handing out tracks. I thought the witnessing role was for those in the church who were super holy, and I sure did not fall into that category. What I did not understand at […]
Give with a willing heart
This week I experienced two instances of where I was trying to be kind – but my kindness returned to me in what felt like multiples, and I want to share with you.A few weeks ago I mentioned my neighbor giving me tomato suckers when I had given up on being able to plant for […]
A Different Celebration
This weekend my daughter celebrated her 8th birthday. It always amazes me at this time of the year as I think about the few days leading to her birth.This year as I normally do, I start thinking on July 23rd, the day I left work eight years ago, and ended up being sent to the […]
Learning to wait
Sometimes it seems that life is like a tug-of-war game between hurry and wait. But scripture shows us time and time again that learning to wait on God’s timing is always our best option. A SEASON OF WAITING As I sit in my quiet time, I marvel at God’s wisdom. I believe I have been […]