Women, it’s time we rise up, speak up and stand together for our future. America’s presidential race – as crazy and nonsensical as it has become – has brought to the forefront many areas where the rights, perceptions and opportunities of women are in desperate need of our attention. All of us must get involved and be aware.… Read More
domestic violence
Take a Stand
Domestic violence has recently been cast into the national spotlight due to recent charges filed against NFL players, resulting in suspensions and terminated contracts. These events have also brought a lot of attention and public discussion to the issue of domestic violence. However, domestic violence is far from a new topic of conversation, especially among… Read More
Making Peace With Your Past
I was five the first time I saw my step dad hit my mom. There was all this commotion in the living room that woke me up. When I ran in, I saw my mom sitting in a chair crying. My step dad was standing over her screaming, cursing, and pouring a bottle of beer… Read More
Growing into Myself
Recent NFL headlines regarding domestic abuse has made me pause and think not only about domestic violence, but more importantly about the emotional and mental abuse that many of us suffer in some form or fashion in our relationships. It took me back to my own separation and divorce, a very dark and lonely time… Read More
A Note of Love to Those Who’ve Lost Their Mother or Child
A few years ago, I preached a sermon entitled, “A Word for the Motherless.” I spoke from first-hand experience about Mother’s Day not being the joyous flowers and brunch kinda day for everyone. You see, I only had my biological mother in my life for 11 years. And, most of those 11 years, I watched her… Read More
Will You Be the One?
I can hear the screams coming from next door, again. It scares me the way they fight. It seems like the episodes are coming more and more frequently and each time more severe. Lindsay is wailing in the background. I want to run over and scoop her up! It’s so unfair. She’s the same age… Read More