Blog posts for Kindness
Ride for the Brand
(This piece is a mini version of last Sunday’s sermon at Madison Avenue Baptist Church – access it in full here .) One of my favorite guilty pleasures is binge-watching TV shows I’ve already … Read More
Empowerment joy Kindness Laughter Self care
Know Your Worth. Then add Tax.
This piece is a short version of my Pride sermon from Sunday, July 1, 2025 at Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City. I have a granddaughter who, when she was younger, loved to wear … Read More
L’EGGO My EGGO
L’EGGO My EGGO Also delivered as a sermon at Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City on October 27, 2024. Last week during rush hour, I was walking up Madison Ave … Read More
Gratitude Hope Judgment and Forgiveness Kindness Laughter Self care
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF JOY
The Ten Commandments of Joy: 1-Thou Shalt Not Worry News flash: Life is not a holy contract in which God promises a calm passage; the only promise … Read More
The Holiday is Pronounced THANKSgiving
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column. It’s hard for me to believe that New York City (where I now live) is part of the same country … Read More
We’re in the Same Boat Brother
Multiple tragedies have struck in the recent weeks, including the death of Tyre Nichols, mass shootings, and the continued bombing of Ukraine. This message is dedicated to finding … Read More
Hope joy Kindness Religion and Spirituality
A Place Called Grace
This column was also featured as a chapter in my book, “Miracle on 31st Street: Christmas Cheer Every Day of the Year — Grinch to Gratitude in 26 Days!” Some days, I just have an inordinate need for “grace.” And by “grace,” I mean the … Read More
Judgment and Forgiveness Justice Kindness
The Politics of Sweet Potato Casserole
This piece was featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett . Way more than politics and religion, my family’s passionate holiday fights revolve around food. Specifically, the … Read More
Empowerment Hope Kindness Self care
Feel the Burn – Find the Power: Honoring the Caregivers Among Us
I grew up in a North Carolina high school where football was a big deal, which is ironic, considering that in North Carolina, basketball is the state religion. … Read More