Sheri I read this book on my flight a couple of weeks ago. It had been sitting on the shelf in my work room. I was a little hesitant about reading it, one reason being I did not have a relationship with my father, didn’t have any idea how a father daughter relationship should feelContinue reading “From Our Readers”
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Goldilocks
Once upon a time, there was a middle-aged lady named Goldilocks. Lately, she hadn’t been feeling like herself; but today was her once a month window-shopping excursion and she wasn’t going to miss it. A few hours later, Goldilocks was pulling into the parking lot. She jumped out of her car and happily skipped toContinue reading “Goldilocks”
Our Daily Bread
Another day where we find ourselves speechless. Last night we lost another member of our family and yet, we find ourselves overwhelmed by the love, mercy, grace and compassion of God. The Word of God is like that, it finds you right where you are and gives you exactly what you need! Our Daily BreadContinue reading “Our Daily Bread”
Special Delivery
Every day I wake up wondering what adventures or opportunities shall I encounter…well today’s was no different. Sometime this morning the doorbell rings. I get up from my desk and walk over and look out the window. As I pull the curtains back, I notice a delivery truck going down the street away from myContinue reading “Special Delivery”
Iron Sharpening Iron…
I wish I had the words to share how the Lord used this devotion in shapening a group of us this morning. It is my prayer that you are encouraged, empowered and equipped to be engaged…in the life of those that God has placed in your area of influence. May 15, 2021 Iron Sharpens IronContinue reading “Iron Sharpening Iron…”
De-Clutter
Spring Is Approaching, here are somethings to make you go hmmm: SIMPLIFY: do one thing every day that gets you closer to your goal. DONATE: use your talents or gifts and be a blessing to someone? TRASH: delete those thoughts and people that keep you from doing what God called you to do! KEEP: theContinue reading “De-Clutter”
Testimony Time
Pausing In His Presence is just what I needed – A Shut In Experience. A pause with God where I do not hurry with my praise and worship and take my time praying for the needs of others. Taking time to listen to God. Sometimes we hurry and do not give God time to talk to us.Continue reading “Testimony Time”
Dr. Who
There are many women like me who prefer a female OB/GYN. My reason though it is humorous now, was not funny back then. My story begins with, years ago when I was a KIDS Church leader, it was time for my annual check-up and so off to the doctors I went . After completing theContinue reading “Dr. Who”
Jennifer Rash
The Gift of Encouragement We all need encouragers in our lives, don’t we? Having just ONE person in your life who will speak encouraging words to you makes all the difference in the world. Have you noticed that there seems to be plenty of people who will readily put you down and a real shortageContinue reading “Jennifer Rash”
My Family
Pausing To Share…MY BLACK HISTORY MOMENT – A Slave, Midwife and Legacy: Dr. Judy Simmons – uncovered by my cousins Cleo and Melvin Graham Who are your ancestors? Have you thought about your connection to them lately? Is slavery and freedom a part of your family’s legacy? If so, what impact did it have onContinue reading “My Family”
Pausing With God 