Turn Down the Volume

As I tasted the scrumptious bite of plain boiled potato, I heard the still small voice of the Creator. I did not hear God’s voice speaking when persons suggested, don’t you miss fried chicken, candied yams, mac & cheese, greens, and hot rolls? There was no voice....
Back Home Day

Back Home Day

Early in my ministry, I was blessed to shepherd churches that had a Back Home Day or Homecoming Sunday. These Sundays were filled with food, fellowship, and fierce worship. Faithful worship consisting of praying, preaching, singing, and believing in the power of...
Day by Day: Devotional

Day by Day: Devotional

Psalm 27:13 As we pray and reflect over our lives, both the joy and the pain – we see the image of God. Our God is leading and guiding us each step of the way. Smiling with us in times of joy and carrying our burdens during the storms of life. Can we not see God the...
The Essential Worker

The Essential Worker

 “Angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”   During a recent health care visit I had the pleasure of having an IV inserted in by physical being. Like many human beings, this is not one of my favorite things. During the...
Ride Out the Storm

Ride Out the Storm

This is our second week being physically separated from each other; yet it is our prayer that we become even more spiritually connected. There are only so many Hallmark movies, HGTV, ESPN and westerns that we can watch on television. This is our forty days in the...