Misc.

In reading the book of Revelation recently, I was struck by a verse I have read so many times before.  But this time it hit differently. “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and

As I look at this picture of my firstborn as a toddler, a flood of memories comes back. My greatest challenge as a parent in that season was navigating between dependence and independence. In my eyes, she was just a baby. Therefore, I felt inclined to do everything for her while she resolved that she

I vividly remember a season of my life when I had a real crisis.   During this season I fasted, I prayed, I came into agreement with God’s word and with others, and I went to every prayer meeting and Bible study there was.  I really believed God’s word, and I had a faith that could

I don’t know how 2023 was for you. Maybe it was a great year or a year you would rather forget about.  Personally, it was one of those years when I knew it was time to eliminate a thing or two that no longer belonged in my life.  You see, I tended not to react

We were at my sister’s house. It was time for our annual extended family holiday get together! Lots of family, lots of food and lots of fun!!  My son was playing the piano located near the entryway of their home, and a few of us were gathered around, enjoying the music, waiting for guests to

Every year as we enter the Christmas season, I find myself having a hard time with all the pressure that Christmas brings.  Did I buy the right gift?  Did I buy enough gifts?  Did I forget to buy something for someone?  Why are people so on edge?  Why can’t I find a parking spot at

I am not a Karen. I just wanted to make that clear before I share my story. Knowing that I was going to have a few medical expenses this year, I put money away in a health care spending account. If you don’t know what that is, it’s like having an account that you can

My sister, Binu, has referred to herself as the “Thank You Police”, no matter how big or small the deed. Well, maybe it runs in the family, because I am a bit of a “Thank You” stickler too.  If I hold the door open for a stranger or LET someone in MY lane on the road,

There was that one class in college that I dreaded to take. It was rumored to be a tough one that required a ton of memorization. I held off registering for that class as long as I could. Then, it came to the point of no return. Given it was required for my major, I

I am not good enough. For most of my life, those are the five words I have repeatedly said. I believed this to be true because I told myself: I’m just a girl. I’m not that smart. Isn’t it amazing the lies one can believe based on circumstances? When Moses spoke, he had a speech