Blog posts for Kindness
Empowerment Kindness Self care
Love Your Neighbor . . . Unless Your Neighbor is a Squirrel
This was also featured as a sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City as well as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. I am an ordained minister who is expected to teach people to … Read More
All You Need is Love, a Tiara, and a Cupcake
How do you hold on to hope in the midst of despair? To answer that question, you can read the seven trillion self-help books on Amazon, or you … Read More
Hope Kindness Laughter Self care
Put on Your Mask . . . and Smize!
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett Media. Going to the grocery store these days makes me feel like I’m one of the astronaut characters … Read More
Empowerment Gratitude Hope Kindness Self care
In the Shelter of Your Wings
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. During this COVID-19 crisis, I’m drawing inspiration from an unexpected source. It isn’t quiet meditation, connecting with loved ones via Zoom, … Read More
God Is Not Sheltered-in-Place
This column was recently featured in The Christian Citizen It’s official. ZooBorns win! At a time when many of us—soon most of us—are sheltered in our homes, life has become an ongoing … Read More
THIS JUST OUT: Coronavirus and Kindness Are Both Contagious!
The Bible says to love your neighbor. Alternatively, some people on this earth apparently believe that the Bible says love your neighbor unless you are in a … Read More
Empowerment Gratitude Kindness
Sarah’s Purse
I always knew it would be a great day when Sarah Goodson walked through the door of our church carrying her big purse. Raised during the Depression on … Read More
Judgment and Forgiveness Justice Kindness
We’re in the Same Boat, Brother
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. I love a good blues tune. Part of my affection is driven by the melodies, but it’s the lyrics … Read More
Hope Kindness Religion and Spirituality
All God Wants for Christmas is You!
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. The Christmas holiday is in full swing, which means that from now until December 25th, we will hear … Read More