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While preparing for a presentation earlier this month, I was reminded of a childhood memory that impacted my prayer life and spiritual development. I remembered walking into my parents’ bedroom on numerous occasions and finding my mother kneeling at the side of the bed in prayer. I recall quietly backing out of the room inContinue reading “Prayer Posture”

When my girls were younger, I would regularly share a phrase with them as they departed my presence. Whether they were heading off to school or hanging out with friends, I would cheerfully share these words, “make good choices and remember, a God choice is always a good choice”. They would laugh, smile or sometimesContinue reading “Choices”

The Fourth of July is days away and whether you buy into the American celebration or not, I believe it can hold significance for all. Many will be celebrating the founding principles of our nation; freedom, independence and unity. There will be barbecues, concerts, festivals, fireworks and parades. Many struggle with the complex history ofContinue reading “I’m Free”

As summer approaches, many of us start preparing our physical bodies for the season. We might get back into an exercise routine, and or choose to eat healthier. Summer is a time for rejuvenation and focus on our physical well-being. But just as we take steps to prepare our bodies for the summer, it’s equallyContinue reading “Spiritual Fitness”

I grew up in a home where service was a given. My parents were genuinely concerned about people and I learned to mirror the selfless behavior that I witnessed. People came to our home for advice, shelter and support. Sometimes those who came spent one night, others spent months. As a child, I did notContinue reading “Serving God”

We are living in tenuous times and every day the news media provides new opportunities for panic. We are facing extreme ideological division, injustice, poverty, unrest, and wars. While it was apparent that much of life as we enjoyed and knew it would change, I do not believe any of us were truly prepared forContinue reading “Chaos to Calm”

Last month, I celebrated sixty years of God’s blessings in my life. I embraced this milestone even though I remember when sixty sounded old. As I crossed the six decade threshold, I realized sixty is not, in anyway old! Humans were created on the sixth day  of the creation story and are considered the mostContinue reading “Self Care”

The dawning of a new year brings excitement to all. Some bring in the New Year in church, some attend parties but when the clock strikes 12, ushering in a new year, wherever we are excitement abounds. We make New Year Resolutions, as well as share our hopes and dreams for the future. I wouldContinue reading “Hope”

We broke a one hundred and fifty years old record in the Philadelphia region at the end of October. We have not experienced any significant rain in several weeks. We have been without significant liquid precipitation falling from the sky for several weeks. Our lives depend on rain. While it is completely normal to haveContinue reading “Rain…Reign”

Ahsante, Dankie, Grazie, Kamsa Hamnida, Merci, Tack, or Toda.  Whatever language you use to express gratitude, it is important to say “Thank You”. I find it interesting that the more one expresses gratitude, the more one finds to be grateful for. I want to encourage you, my sister, not to focus on what you wantContinue reading “Thank You”