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Women and Missions

On this last day of Women’s History Month 2025, I wore a shirt that says Black Women Matter…because some of y’all need a reminder…and also because it’s one of my favorite sweatshirts. It’s big and comfy, and I have a pair of shoes that perfectly match. Anyway, with all that is going on in theContinue reading “Women and Missions”

2025 Lent

It’s the first day of the Lenten season. Christians all over the world are giving up their vices for a period of about 6 weeks, as we prepare for Easter, the highest of our holidays. The entire faith is built on the idea of the resurrection, so it makes sense for us to consecrate ourselvesContinue reading “2025 Lent”

Thoughts and Prayers

We barely have a week under our belts in 2025, and of course the world is already going crazy. Here in America, we have the dance of fire and ice. While California battles devastating wild fires, much of the rest of the country is battling dangerous snow and cold. It’s even snowing down south. No,Continue reading “Thoughts and Prayers”

My America

Tonight, my youngest child had her vocal music concert. It was a spectacular display of Americana. The kids were all decked out in red, white and blue, as they sang familiar patriotic tunes and rhythmically waved flags to familiar tunes. I smiled as the kids sang about the purple mountain majesties and amber waves ofContinue reading “My America”

Appreciation Post

It’s clergy appreciation month. While I haven’t been sitting under a pastor for quite some time, I still appreciate the men and women of God who have spoken over my life, and those who have walked with my family through the tough times, and celebrated with us in times of joy. I am hard onContinue reading “Appreciation Post”

I’m Sorry, 2024

I know the song is 20 years old, but we need to run this Ruben Studdard classic back one more time! Because even though Yom Kippur is a month from now, now seems as good a time as any to be issuing an apology. There are two apologies I’ve seen creep up in my socialContinue reading “I’m Sorry, 2024”

Dreams and Dragons:

My husband and I finished watching House of Dragons this week. We happened to watch on the same night that Kamala Harris accepted her party’s official nomination to run for president. We were also watching the Game of Thrones spin-off when Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination. We have decided that fiction is much lessContinue reading “Dreams and Dragons:”

Here’s the Kicker!

I am a Chiefs fan by default. I was born and raised in the Kansas City metro. I live and work on opposite sides of state line, and pay taxes to both Kansas and Missouri. I like when the Chiefs win the Superbowl because it usually means school is out or that I can workContinue reading “Here’s the Kicker!”

Hush! (Somebody’s Calling my Name)

I saw the clip of Pastor Keion Henderson that is making its rounds on the interwebs. The pastor is standing up before his congregation, seemingly in worship, singing “Total Praise”. ‘ His hands were lifted. His eyes were closed. At one point, he was speaking in tongues. In the background, we can hear a womanContinue reading “Hush! (Somebody’s Calling my Name)”

From Worldly to Whack: Tye Tribbett Keeps Challenging the Church

Disclaimer: I didn’t listen to the Breakfast Club interview. I have never listened to any Breakfast Club interview. Unless and until they are interviewing one of my relatives, I will probably not listen to any Breakfast Club interview. Please do not tell me I need to listen to the entire interview. I’m not interested. WhenContinue reading “From Worldly to Whack: Tye Tribbett Keeps Challenging the Church”