Misc.

“I’m sorry y’all got stuck sitting next to me.”  I apologized in advance to my friends seated to my right and left.  I’m a horrible travel companion! Since I was young, plane rides and I just haven’t gotten along. I get nauseous and my ears feel like they are about to explode. So as the

Would you ever sign up for a job if you knew you would be met with resistance and may not even be listened to? I know I wouldn’t, yet parenthood seems to fit that description on SOME days lol. I recall when my children were toddlers and I told them to put their toys away.

This past weekend marked a milestone for my husband’s parents. 50 GOLDEN YEARS OF MARRIAGE. That’s one half of a century in devoting oneself to another selflessly just as Christ does for us, the Church.  With Jesus at the center of it all, they have served faithfully by showing hospitality and generosity to countless, raising

I was recently looking for a job. With a blank canvas in front of me, I wasn’t sure which direction to take. I spoke to God about it, and I asked Him, “Where do you want me?” After combing though a few websites, I came upon one opportunity that seemed like a pipe dream, but

In 1 Samuel 16, we find Saul, tormented and terrified by an evil spirit.  Saul’s officials had an idea. They decided to bring in a gifted musician to come and play the harp for Saul. And whenever the anointed harpist, David, would play his harp, “Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit

Recently, I found myself in unchartered territory. While with a group of friends who were choosing between swimming in the pool or laying out on the beach, I ventured off to sit in the ocean … by myself. And I was perfectly content. Maybe you’re thinking, “What’s the big deal??” You see, I typically find

One of the biggest lies that we can believe is that God does not love us. From the beginning, in the garden of Eden, the devil tried to drive a wedge between man and God. When Adam and Eve sinned by doing the one thing God asked them to not do, they hid from God. 

Of all things, I was in the MIDDLE of a prayer call when I clicked over and heard the news.  “Mrs. Samuel, could you come and pick up Caleb, he is hurt.”  Really God? I was on a prayer call and THIS is what happens. I’m ashamed to say, that was my one sided, real, raw

When I was single, I spent time imagining what marriage would be like. Between owning a home and starting a family, I was excited by the very idea because it seemed easy and dreamy in my mind. What can I say? I was young and naive lol. Then, I said “I do” and discovered there

If you’re looking for a great recipe that can feed your family for a few days, I have a great one for you.  This is a delicious chipotle shredded beef that I have made many times and it doesn’t disappoint.  A special thanks to my friend Renee Thomas who graciously shared this recipe with me