Black violist. Clique-less. A’s in Latin I and II. Fitting the mold just wasn’t viable for me. Being like Christ means living and speaking in ways that bring contrast.
The Curl that wouldn’t Conform
Books, Grey Hair, and A Trip to the Tropics
My last few years of ups, downs, and dreams fulfilled.
The Hand of God IS on this Nation
As we remember 9/11, let us believe that our nation can be better. Black author releases book trailer for Culture Changers.
When Kids Don’t Get Along – Part 1
Our kids need to experience reconciliation with their siblings, their friends and we all need this skill in our world today.
My Response to Homelife Stress
God showed me that my peace and joy was being dictated by the behavior of other people.
Drugs and a Daughter’s Recovery – An Interview with Sherri Cotten
“She didn’t know how to process some childhood trauma and we didn’t realize the degree of the trauma for her.”
Interviewing my husband about Fatherhood, Emotional Growth, and God.
For Father’s Day, I decided to ask Doug questions about his journey as a father. You can watch the video here. Because our children span 20 years, it’s interesting to look back at who we were then–in the 1990s, and who we are now–adults in our fifties trying to parent both young adults and two …
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Hollow Optimism with Pessimistic Expectation (HOPE)
HOPE. It’s a waste. Fickle. Flimsy. At least that’s what I used to think. Hope wasn’t the rugged, mighty, power-releasing faith that I read about in the Gospels and the book of Acts. As I read through the gospels, Jesus never said much about hope. Faith yes, hope, no. For much of my life, (until …
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“Opportunity Knocks. Let’s Get Our Houses in Order” A Note to Families about Connecting.
“You have my eyes and mannerisms. “”We share the same bathroom.””I named you.” “We have the same mom and dad.””Our last name is the same.”But I don’t know you. Our houses are surrounded by invisible fences right now. Trapped “for the foreseeable future”, we are experiencing an array of legitimate emotions, some of which must …