My 2020 Black-owned favs! Black Friday, November 27th, is swiftly approaching, and although it looks like there will not be…

*The full moon Friday night* 2020 has been like a long, dark night, but morning is coming. I’ve wanted to…

My children and I recording our Bible lesson. Early in the Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine, I felt led to spend…

The abduction of Dinah, depicted by James Tissot “Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob,…

An artist's rendition of Stephen's death and heavenly vision. The story of Stephen in the book of Acts has always…

Jesus alone in the gardenArtwork by Nebiyu Assefa The season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter are the most holy…

I pray everyone is doing well during this coronavirus pandemic. We will get through this by the grace of God.…

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it”—Proverbs 4:23 (NIV). Diet affects our bodies for better…

We can build up our children or tear them down with our words. This blog post comes with a confession.…

Ashes administered by Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling. She is AMAZING. Followers of Jesus Christ all over the world are recognizing…

My handsome son at his first basketball game of the season with Special Olympics. In my last post, I talked…

The bad onion I bought. I’m a frank communicator. I don’t beat around the bush. I don’t tell a backstory.…

Parents have to be intentional about teaching children about love, especially sibling love. My children are going through a sibling-rivalry…

My husband and I love TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé.” We love it because the relationships are so outrageous. Despite red…

“Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country” Proverbs 25:25 (NRSV). Ciara showing…

Kobe Bryant loved being a #girldad. I, like many others around the country, am mourning the tragic deaths of Kobe…

There is so much freedom in surrendering our hopes and desires to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will do…

Despite the controversy surrounding it, the Museum of the Bible is an impressive space and served us well. My nephew…

“Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for…

Image courtesy of MarcusCenter.org / BLACK ARTS THINK TANK I just watched “The Birth of a Nation,” and despite the…

When I lived in South Carolina, I would drive home to Maryland regularly. I would pack up my little ones…

I've had the Popeyes chicken sandwich, and it is good. I don't think it's worth all the hype, but it's…

You already know that some of today’s healthiest foods – olive oil, pomegranates, grapes – were a staple in the…

The lamp my coworkers gave us. I think a lot of men are intimidated by dating a preacher. I also…

The player controls these characters' destinies. “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set…

I have breasts. Does that disqualify me from ministry? Hmmmm? A contemporary poet by the name of Drake once said,…

“What you have done is put aside your old self with its past deeds and put on a new self,…

There are so many components to grief that if you’ve never gone through the process, you don’t know what is…

A couple of months ago, we changed the location of our destination wedding – right after the invitations went out.…

God is always speaking - even through a brewery. *Disclaimer: I am not a beer drinker. This post is not…

“Thus we may say with confidence, ‘God is my Helper and I will not be afraid; what can mere humans…

This past Sunday I was blessed to share with Hillendale Baptist Church in Dale City, VA. Pastor Gareth and I…

My brown skin kids! You'd have to be living under a rock if you haven't heard Beyoncé's "Brown Skin Girl."…

The Lion King - Featuring the voices of James Earl Jones as Mufasa, and JD McCrary as Young Simba ©…

Limitless Learners Contest Win $500 for college plus $1000 for a school or library. When you love learning, there's no…

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity” – Proverbs 17:17 (NIV).…

“Lauren, my husband says I’m not going.” My matron-of-honor texted me this week and said her husband didn’t want her…

Photo courtesy of Yes Magazine Donald Trump serves college athletes McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Chick-Fil-A, what most people call junk or…

My children and I on Memorial Day Christopher Harris, the host of The Wise Idea podcast, reached out to me…

Image from Red Table Talk Ayesha Curry expressed on Red Table Talk that she wished she received more male attention…

What happens when Jesus Christ steps into the life of a young lady who previously denied Him. “3 AM” I…

Happy Easter from my family to yours! We are excited today because it's Resurrection Sunday or Easter. This day is…

Many of us were shocked by the murder of rapper and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle, 33. Based on reports, he took…

I have a relatively new retainer. I haven’t had a retainer in over five years because I broke my last…

These look amazing! Eeeeeek! If gushing about weddings bothers you, now is the time to take a break from my…

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to…

How was your Valentine's Day? My children came home with bags full of candy and cards. We didn't do much…

Your daughter told my five year old she wasn’t beautiful in their ballet class last weekend. However, it didn’t upset…

The day I was ordained. She had no idea what her "Yes" would mean. You don’t recognize the toll grief…

My children on Winter Break. “I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your…

It seems to me that this generation is infatuated with seeking signs. I have seen many posts on social media…

"Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good…

The amazing dancers at my church. Used with the permission of Photographer Carlton Stewart. Last week my son had a…

Here is my latest for Sojourners: https://sojo.net/articles/my-blackness-not-odds-my-faith-christ.  

Courtesy of Lauren Conrad Urban Plates, a trendy restaurant that originated in California and prides itself on wholesome meals plated…

So, my boyfriend of two years proposed, and I accepted. I’m very excited to begin my life with him as…

So, I stumbled upon this great children's book this weekend. After church on Sunday, I went to one of my…

My little ones start school next week, and I, like many parents, are filled with trepidation. My youngest starts Kindergarten,…

My pastor, the Rev. Dr. Lee P. Washington, is retiring next year, and I'm so grateful for the years, 15…

My daughter's book bag! I first learned about Miss Zee from Facebook. I saw an advertisement of one of the…

A family in the making. “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction…

I LOVE Latin food. I love Peruvian, Cuban and Mexican food. Recently, I discovered one of my favorite lunchtime restaurants…

My new silk plant! One of the privileges blogging provides me is the opportunity to try out great new products.…

I drive by this house every day. When I first saw it, it did not have a second floor. I…

Noah's mom standing in honor of her son. I volunteer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). I do so because…

Image from pastemagazine.com I'm grateful to contribute this piece to Sojourners. https://sojo.net/articles/childish-gambino-s-america-video-also-indictment-today-s-church  

So, I participated in the "Married Men Don't Talk" radio show. They wanted to hear about my experience as a widow…

Pexels How you feel in your home matters a great deal and can impact your health and wellbeing. The good…

Gardening has long been revered as an outlet of stress relief. Not only can it provide peace of mind, but…

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