Have you ever prayed really hard for something, put your all into it- I mean blood, sweat and tears- and finally got it? That’s kind of where I am right now. And even though I am overwhelmed with gratitude and elated for the opportunity, sometimes fear starts to creep in. Thoughts like: “I don’t know… Read More
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Will Your Home Going Be a Celebration?
This past week I had the pleasure of celebrating the home going of Mrs. Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing, the Mom of one of my closest friends, Cheryl. It’s strange, I know, for me to describe attending what most call a “funeral” as a pleasure. After all, none of us enjoy losing the people we love. But when… Read More
Religious Experience or Relationship?
New York is such an interesting study in human behavior. People from around the world converge here, to experience what they perceive as life in America. I see them all over the place. Standing around gawking up at the tall buildings, in Times Square trying to understand why there’s a man playing the guitar in… Read More
Seek and Ye Shall Find
There was a time when my career was a big part of my identity. The adrenaline rush of successful moments, opportunities to work with well-known companies, promotions and the stories I would share at the end of my days – all evoked “oohs” and “aahs” from family, friends and peers. They were impressed with me,… Read More
Do You Have the Courage to Keep Going?
I’ve been thinking about courage a lot lately. Especially this month, which is the anniversary of my big move to New York City. The snow billowing outside my window reminds me of my first few weeks here – cold and alone, trudging through the slush and mud, trying to find my way. In my head it… Read More
Lessons in Faith
I have always considered myself a faithful person, but I don’t think it was until this year, at 25 years old, that I began to truly understand what faith is. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. describes faith as “taking the first step even though you can’t see the whole staircase.” I’ve always had this basic… Read More