Empowerment Kindness Self care
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Empowerment Hope Kindness Self care
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column through GateHouse Media. When I want to lift myself out of the dumps, I go to the Astor Place … Read More