Several years ago, I was driving home from work and was about to merge onto interstate traffic. As any good driver would do, I looked in the side and rear-view mirrors before merging—it seemed all was clear; however, as soon as I felt submerged in the flow of interstate traffic, a man on a motorcycle […]
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3 Have you heard the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree? Well, the story tells of a farmer who planted the seed of
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“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 After I retired, I was committed to continuous living and learning. Although I am a creature of habit, I have decided to
Scripture: “We will not hide them from their children but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done” (Psalms 8:4 ESV). In honor of Black History Month and to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s holiday, I watched several of Dr. King’s
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV) It has been seven years since my mother and sister passed away a couple of months before the holidays. To encourage those who have recently
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“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 Have you ever witnessed the beauty of a hot air balloon? In my research, I found that
“See I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” (Revelation 3:7 NKJV) When Helen Keller was approximately 19 months old, she was stricken with an illness that left her blind, deaf, and unable to
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And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are
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“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NKJV During the past several months, I have conducted interviews with several amazing, phenomenal women: Christina Davis shared her story of overcoming substance abuse; Shyrelle Scott
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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 Life can be hard, traumatic, disheartening in the early years, but as you mature spiritually,
