DEAR MODERN-DAY PARENTS/GUARDIANS, I was recently listening to one of my favorite lady preachers, who is also a worship leader, and she shared something during worship that has stayed with me ever since. She said to the congregation, “When we...
As a little girl, there was a framed poster of Jesus that hung in our living room. It read: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” — John 14:6 At the time, I never paused to consider what...
Lately, I seem to be emphasizing fasting too much…lol. But sometimes the most meaningful beginnings don’t come wrapped in fireworks, but they come with intention. Most of us are familiar with fasting in moments of desperation, or when we’re facing...
Dear Modern-Day Parents, A few years ago, one of my dear friends sent me a beautiful Bonsai plant on my birthday. After it died, I got so upset that I had to buy another one. I did tell her I...
I’ve read the story of the triumphal entry countless times, but something new stood out to me last week as I read it again. You can find this story in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. When you compare...
As a young girl in Ghana, as in most countries, Christmas and Easter were exciting times. I would look forward to getting a new set of church dresses and a new pair of shoes. I remember Christmas and Easter as...
As I sat in my car that day, I heard it—the familiar sound of bells ringing. I was parked on Church Street in downtown Roanoke, waiting to meet friends for lunch. It was 12 o’clock. I smiled as memories came...
Several months ago, one of my sons shared a derogatory joke about a political leader he had heard from a friend. This sparked a discussion about the importance of being respectful when talking about adults. These days, it's easy to...
It's back-to-school season for most schools around the states. Most parents may have already done their school supply shopping. If you are a last-minute parent like me, you did yours two or three days before your child's school reopened. Anyway,...
