THE FOREWORD I wrote this piece after hearing a sermon my Apostle taught on the power of belief and productivity. Many months later, I was able to share it at the monthly Open Mic we host at our church. I once heard my mom say that most sermons that preachers preach are often of something …
We had grown up together in the same ministry. I was a little older than her, but overall, we had heard the same messages, attended the same children’s ministry, and gone to the same church events. Now, as young adults, we were getting real about where we were with God. “You know, Trinity, I had …
“‘Twas the night before Holy Week, quiet and deep,As hearts turned to Jesus, and none were asleep.The palm branches ready, hosannas would ring,Soon riding a donkey came Heaven’s true King. By candlelit stillness, in prayer they would stay,Reflecting on love that would not turn away.In the garden He knelt, in sorrow and pain,Submitting to death …
A few months ago, I wrote a piece called ‘Speak to the Mountains’. The inspiration behind the piece was that there are things in this life that God has repurposed for us to walk into (Ephesians 2:10). That being said, just because there are things that God has laid out for us doesn’t mean it’s …
A few weeks ago, I attended my church’s annual holy convocation (a wonderful time in which all churches under our church body come together to pull away from the world, regain vision as a corporate body, and strengthen ourselves in the world and mission God had set before us for the year). During this year’s …
Dear Graduate, I know there’s probably a million ways you could be feeling right now. On one hand, you could be relieved that FINALLY the exams, late-night cramming, and endless assignments are DONE. If you already have a job lined up after graduation, you’re probably more than ready to start working in the field you’ve …
The weeks following Easter can come with a surprising feeling. It’s the one you get after you prepare for a big celebration; you get your hair done, plan your outfit, gather your plus ones. But as quickly as the day arrives, it’s over.. And with the celebration in the past and your future up ahead, …
I came into the movie, ‘Sound of Freedom’, knowing it was going to be a hard watch. And it was. I cried multiple times. I was forced to deal with the reality of children dealing with evil things no human on this world should have to face (Even so, if you haven’t watched it yet.. I …
“Hey, did you hear about that guy – ‘Angus Cloud’ who died?” I remember feeling instantly confused when my friend asked me this over the phone. Angus Cloud ? No no no it can’t be who I think it is..Does she mean Mac Miller? “..what?” I asked her..secretly hoping I misheard. “Yeah, I think he …
It would be nice if life turned out exactly how we planned. If there was no lying, no cheating. No Sickness. No wars. If when you set out to accomplish a task or goal, you completed it with excellence. But then the unexpected happens. Our plans fail. Friends lie. People cheat. We get laid off. …