Taking a little time for ‘quiet’
“Declare and affirm your lack of sufficiency today by praying.” – Joseph Solomon
I remember when I started trying to read Christian devotional books. It...
Missing types: Do you h_ve wh_t they need?
Wondering where our A's have gone? Here's a hint: You can give it away, but you can't live without it. Letters — A's, B's and...
The purpose in your pain
Have you ever gone through something painful? Did you know that you could find purpose in your pain?
Many of us try to avoid pain...
How to deal with criticism
I remember the first time I had a review at work. It was awful. All my life I had been told how wonderful I was....
Who has control?
You know those times when things might be a little daunting – it may be in a situation where you are meeting new people or...
Racism: the problem is not skin colour
It seems that racism is rearing it's ugly head again in full force. It makes one wonder if we'll ever be free from it.
It's...
The power of resting
If you're like me, the word "rest" may seem a bit foreign to you. I struggle with this word. I struggle to say it...
Learning to be loyal
What is loyalty?
The dictionary says the following:
1. The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action. 2. The quality of...
Hope for Adrian
Recently, while out and about with a homeboy of mine, I met a kid named Adrian. Usually I don't have patience with street kids – while some of...
Passion for life
Ever since our twins were born, my husband and I have made a determined effort to have regular date nights. On one such recent...