Today marks the second day of 31 days as we move closer to year’s end. I do not intend to harp on what a challenging, heartbreaking, and trying year this has been, because I know, it has also been motivating to me. Motivating in the sense that I appreciate so much of what drives me. … Continue reading Redemptive Tenderness
I’ve recently and continue to spend a great deal of time reading books of the old, specifically those written by the oppressed. Those who were bombarded with adversity of all kinds…from the color of their skin, shape of their lips, texture of their hair, and speech. Those who were called names and treated as though … Continue reading Good Deeds
Luke 14:15-24 I term the meaning of this four-part series on Luke 14 with the word great, based on the number of people invited to break bread with Jesus. The saying, the-more-the-merrier, stands out here, because it’s my humble thought that the more people present to the teachings of Jesus, the better the world becomes. … Continue reading Warm & Welcoming:The Great Supper P4
At an astonishing early age, I knew I would serve God. And, with all the detours, twist, and turns, I am in awe of what this service to Him continues to reveal. The love I have for Him, my family and friends are enormous! So much of it, for my friends, bottled up inside me … Continue reading Warm & Welcoming: The Great Supper P3
Before you enter the Belize Friends’ Center (BFC) in the South Side of Belize City, Belize, every visitor is greeted by these words “Bridging the Gap Between Today and Possibilities”. Currently, the South Side is so different from when I grew up there. It is now known for gangs and families with young women, who … Continue reading An Overture of Divine Mercy
Just to left of me, the sun began to rise on what was predicted to be a warm day in Colorado. I began my early morning chores of cutting the herbs I’ll be drying this year, pulling seeds from the plants that so willingly give them, watering, then weeding specific areas of the back yard. At … Continue reading Harvesting Living Fields of Faith
The initial setting is our ministry’s gentle office space where we met each month. The very space almost stripped from under our feet based on the recent decision of our primary partner. A decision they had no choice to have made, because of the massive life-changing event every person in the world has had to … Continue reading Each Other & God
One of the most pressing issues on my heart as of lately, was the concern for my daughter. This is based on my forthcoming trips to Belize. On these visits to my homeland, I plan to stay on 3-6 months intervals. Although she is a young adult, the idea that I would be gone for … Continue reading Good Growth
Upon my early rise on Monday of this week, I felt a load lifted off my spirit…my heart, my body. It was freeing to know I accomplished what I set my mind to, even though last week exposed and delivered numerous distractions; great ones, and some that could have been left in my grandfather’s antique … Continue reading A Green Fir Tree
The long days of this summer seem to be rolling together so quickly. Sunday comes, and before I know it, it’s Saturday once again. During this time, there’s so much I try to accomplish. I have gotten a considerable number of tasks done this week, but yet, I am in far reach of what I … Continue reading Pure Joys of Time