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 was so hard for me....
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 O's, the letters used to...
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 at all costs and I...
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. I had done well at...
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 starting a new part of...
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 been all over the news...
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 with a sense of ease, as...
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 being loyal – unwavering devotion...
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 them are going through a...
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 movie and dinner evening, we...