This piece was written as a Lenten devotional for Park Minster Church in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Peter Holmes, pastor. Let me begin with a confession: I have an unfettered weakness for cheeseburgers, Reese’s Cups, and onion dip. Not served together. Usually. Most of the time, I can … Read More
Empowerment Judgment and Forgiveness Justice Kindness Self care
This blog post was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. I love smoking in the shower. Not literally, or at least not in the way you might be thinking. … Read More
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
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
Empowerment Hope Risk and Reinvention Self care
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column for Gannett. Have you ever made a mistake? No? Then please stop reading immediately and take your perfect self somewhere … 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
Empowerment Risk and Reinvention Self care
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with GateHouse Media. I have decided that New York City is the best place to live if you want to take the … Read More
Empowerment Hope Risk and Reinvention Self care
This is part one of a two-part series about finding blessings in the midst of pain. It was featured as a nationally syndicated column with GateHouse Media. Recently, I had the … Read More