Photography by JEM Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. (Proverbs 21:20) Treasure is defined as finding value in a person or thing. It is a possession that is greatly cherished. Matthew 6:19 says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and … Continue reading Treasures →

Photography by JEM But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9) I just watched the movie Respect starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin. The movie is filled with talented actors and singers, and it leaves the audience in awe … Continue reading There Are No Demons →

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Last evening at midnight, I received a notification on my phone, and for some reason I checked it. It … Continue reading No Favorites In Death →

Last month, my friend and I were still  lamenting the fact that our favorite nurse practitioner had retired. She told me that the one comment running through the medical community was,  "This is a loss to our hospital. We stood on her shoulders!" The comment "We stood on her shoulders" made me think about its … Continue reading On the Shoulders of Giants →

Photography by JEM Our lives are sometimes like the hustle and bustle of the big city. There is enough movement to cause distractions from the task before us. If we are not careful, we will miss opportunities to avail ourselves to students, family, and colleagues. Since Covid-19, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting … Continue reading Missed Opportunities                      (Part 2 “Lord, Help Me!) →

Photography by JEM How many times do you stop to think about missed opportunities? I am sure that we have all thought about what we could or should have said differently in an interview, even in an argument. We think of all the snappy comebacks that would have given our statements so much more power. … Continue reading Missed Opportunities (Part 1) →

The Lord your God will give you rest by giving you this land. As we have come off of a calm July 4th weekend, I am quietly reflecting on a challenge issued by a friend. Her challenge was that over the next 30 days we focus on gratitude and not our complaints. How easy it is to get caught … Continue reading Gratitude →

There are knock-downs. There are drag-outs. There are verbal disagreements. There are written disputes. And there are full-on fights. How do you fight back? Some fights are intellectual manipulations fought behind closed doors, fought to press a personal agenda, fought through the use of a contaminated heart and a desensitized human spirit. How do you fight back? … Continue reading How Do You Fight Back? →

“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” —Bishop T. D. Jakes Sometimes we feel as though we work in a world that is unappreciative of what we do. There are always supporters, and there are always the nay-sayers. The world of … Continue reading Embrace Your Calling →

Throughout my career, I have always had interesting supervisors and managers, and with each one, I gleaned a bit of wisdom.  My favorite piece of wisdom came from a principal whose famous line and philosophy was, "Know your role, and stay in your lane." The first time I heard him say this I thought that … Continue reading Stay in Your Lane →

The Unsung Heroes https://www.pinterest.com/pin/53466178698192027 The unsung heroes Stand behind the scenes of the bloodbath, Of mayhem and its aftermath With heavy hearts and stoic faces. Trudging through the marshlands of unnecessary waste: Deprecation, ignorance, and unexplainable inequality, Battling the intangible enemy of destruction, Whose sole purpose is to degrade and tear down the invincible spirit. … Continue reading The Unsung Heroes →

(Tribute to National Women's Month) See me. I am the warrior in battle. I am the glue that holds the family together. I am the giver of life. I am the multitasker. I make something out of nothing. I sacrifice to the detriment of myself. I stand as a symbol of hope and courage   For … Continue reading See Me →

In a recent study on the book of Hosea, I have been amazed at God's mercy and grace, but most of all his patience. Jennifer Rothschild's study asks the question, "What would be your reaction if God told you to go love Gomer in spite of what she was doing and how she was living?" … Continue reading Door of Hope →

"He does not ignore those who need help. He does not hate them. He does not turn away from them. He listens when they cry for help.” Psalm 22:24 I am always astounded when I receive a Word from an unlikely source. It's not that I am really surprised; it just comes when I need … Continue reading In His Time… →

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Returning from a road trip I was asking a friend whether I should do a survey of the Bible or a study of the Psalms. She pondered for a minute and asked the question, "What are you missing?" … Continue reading Seasons of Stagnant Intimacy →

For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, that flow out of valleys and hills. (Deuteronomy 8:7) I look out at the ocean in its infinite state and think of how life, situations, and people change over time, but the ocean remains … Continue reading Seasons of Change →

Happy New Year! Happy 2021! Happy Do-Over!     Life gets the best of us at times because it brings challenges, unexpected news, rearrangement of living, and so many other incidents and situations. It is in those moments that we have to pause, ponder, and pray. If it were not for faith, we could easily give in to … Continue reading Happy 2021! Don’t Water Seeds of Negativity! →