3 men and 6 women from 26 to 87 years of age shot down in the middle of worship. A place where it was thought to be safe for all, a House of God. Our prayers are with the Charleston Community, the National Community and the World Community! It is so very tragic that people still hate each other. Pray, brothers and sisters, pray! How much more will it take for us all to come together?
Sometimes, we tend to find excuses for the things that don't work out for us. We tend to blame others instead of taking responsibility for our actions, which only elevates the excuses. This behavior also applies to standing up for what is right. We often remain silent and wait for someone else to take the initiative instead of holding ourselves accountable. "What's your excuse, now?" is about empowering ourselves to make choices that will help us feel comfortable and confident in our skin.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
And The Buzz This Time Is ...!
I don’t hear much in the news about Miley Cyrus’s
opinion relating neither being a boy or girl. Whatever sexuality she claims, it’s
her business. But the big news buzz is about Rachel Dolezal, the current NAACP
chapter president in Spokane, Wash., who was exposed for pretending to be a
black woman. And this is news because a white person pretends to be black! Any
news about any black person pretending to be white? How about a gay person
pretending to be straight? I don’t have time for that. People tend to lean
towards gossiping about other folks business but what about events that are
affecting them now? Is the media even concerned about wars, jobs, health care, government obstruction, income disparity, racial inequality and cyber
theft? Roadways and bridges are unsafe and are deteriorating and racial
relations seem to be going backwards. The homeless population is growing and more veterans are committing suicide every day! Who will help these groups of people? These topics are just a few but they are
much more important than worrying about what people believe about themselves.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Happy Memorial Day!
Thank you to those who have served our country and to the many more that supported, encouraged and lost those that did! Stay loving and proud!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
UNISOGHN!
Get to know the people
you work with, you would be surprised of their talents and capabilities. I
found out that I work with a celebrity today. Terrance G with United Sons of God Harmonizing Naturally (UNISOGHN), , who
opened for the legends like Robert Flack, Jerry Butler and the like, humbly and
quietly works along us. Like I said in previous posts, you really don't know a person until
you actually get to know them.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Joyce Meyer Conference, Columbia, SC - April 10, 2015!
Joyce Meyers |
Matt Redman and Christy Nockels |
Change to Transform - "Change can initially be frightening but eventually refreshing." Yes, there is a blessing in the process. Be more excited about where you are than be discouraged about how far you are. If we keep the faith and go through Jesus Christ, our converter to His Father, we will be a lot better off. I enjoyed seeing and hearing Joyce at the conference.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Thoughts for Holy Week!
Praise, Jeers, Denial, Silence, Death and Return!
One moment Christ is being praised at his entrance to the city and there is celebration.
Fast forward, He is jeered and an innocent life traded for a murderer’s. His closest
confidante denies him. Christ answers his accusers with silence, is crucified
and returns!
How many times have we all been through these dramas?
We might not have physically died but we lost what we had due to some wrongful
accusations and hit rock bottom. Some of
us, by the grace of God and His divine destiny for us, came back.
Let us all take some time to reflect on what happened during the days before Resurrection Day!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Bring Your Burdens to God!
Last
week was like being in a sandstorm. My environment seemed to change each moment
of the day. From good news to sadness, discouraging to encouraging and all
other mixed emotions.Each day had its own theme. Each time I took my hand out
of God’s I was being swept away by the powerful wind of anxiety. I do not know
how many times I wept, but I knew what it was about. And during those times, I
kept praising and thanking God for His mercy. Living is not easy but life could
still be a lot worse to us. We all go through something, good and bad and we
get through it. We are here to see another day and we should rejoice and be
glad in it. When the dust started settling and I thought I was falling, God
held me up. I am still standing and I announce publicly thank you Lord! He
never left me. Even though I am still in a storm, I can see in front of me. The walk by faith and not by sight is taking some time to get used to but I will. I
am learning not to get distracted from taking my eyes off the Lord by looking
at the stormy waters. I am learning to reach out my hand for His even when
things seem alright. I constantly remind myself how many times God has saved me
with miracles and mercy. By His grace I make it through the storms. I have a
mission and His Will be done. It has already been rewarding.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Rest In Peace!
The world lost Leonard Nimoy (The original Star Trek's Dr. Spock) and Anthony Mason (Former New York Knicks Basketball Power Player). Spock, 83, died of
complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at his Bel-Air
home. Anthony Mason, 48, died of a massive heart attack. There were many
others this past week that was known to someone. God grant them all peace.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
What is God’s Will For Me Today?!
I just started saying
that yesterday morning and I hope it will be my daily mantra for the rest of my
life. It’s a strong statement but one I pray that I will never forget. So far,
it has helped me get through some rough times in my service with those who are
less fortunate. I have always tried to be in control of myself but get
frustrated whenever things do not go my way. This can be stressful at times but
foolish all of the time. I have been given a powerful gift and I am afraid of
it. This walk with God is supposed to be a confidence builder and a faith
healing process. But the more I see in others I realize how small I really am.
God is working through me and I am just catching on.
When you lose control,
you get impatient, frustrated and temperamental. I noticed that I was having good
days, better days and draining days. The draining days were the times I allowed
the negativity from the environment to pull the joy out of me. Notice that I
said allowed. I started reviewing the differences in the days and to be honest
with myself, I found that they all had their equal share of drama, intensity
and compassion. I had no control over any of them. The only differences were
none of the situations had a set schedule and time. My revelation was hearing
that voice that told me that it was never my will but His Will that will be
done. The Lord’s Prayer says it all, “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in
heaven.”
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