joy Laughter Religion and Spirituality
Please enjoy a recent interview I did with my publisher Smyth & Helwys on my book Preaching Punchlines. As a trial lawyer turned standup comedian and Baptist minister, Susan Sparks is America’s only female comedian with a pulpit. A North Carolina native, Susan received her B.A. at the … Read More
Hope joy Kindness Religion and Spirituality
This column was also featured as a chapter in my award-winning 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 … Read More
Empowerment Hope Laughter Religion and Spirituality
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. Five years ago this week, on January 8th, 2015, my husband Toby and I made a pilgrimage to … 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
Judgment and Forgiveness Religion and Spirituality
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with GateHouse Media. Recently, I got to wondering what it would be like to FaceTime God. You know, like when we … Read More
Religion and Spirituality Self care
This piece was featured as a nationally syndicated column by GateHouse Media. Recently, I returned to my hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s funny how when you return home, the memories … Read More
Hope Religion and Spirituality
PRAY LIKE A TELEMARKETER This piece was featured as a nationally syndicated column with GateHouse Media. Tell me if this sounds familiar: You come home at the end of a long … Read More
Justice Kindness Religion and Spirituality
This column was preached as the Palm Sunday sermon at the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in NYC as well as featured by Baptist News Global. It’s finally here! The last season … Read More
Hope Justice Religion and Spirituality Uncategorized
Check out my latest syndicated column with GateHouse Media entitled, “ A Baptist-Muslim WUT ?”
Hope Religion and Spirituality
Please enjoy this summarized version of my Easter sermon as featured in my most recent syndicated column .