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Beethoven on Inner Peace
I’m sure you have all heard of the great composer Beethoven and his famous piece the 9th Symphony. It was heralded as a work of genius because Beethoven … Read More
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Empowerment Hope Religion and Spirituality
The Metaverse and the Manger
This piece was featured as an article in The Christian Century as well as broadcast as a sermon at Madison Avenue Baptist Church NYC . I am a liberal arts major from the disco-era who is enamored with the … Read More
joy Laughter Religion and Spirituality
Preaching Punchlines
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
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A Place Called Grace
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
THE KING LIVES!
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
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
Judgment and Forgiveness Religion and Spirituality
FaceTiming with God
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
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Wasting Time with God
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
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
WINTER IS COMING: A Study of Holy Week and Game of Thrones
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