Blog: Life
Lessons in Suffering and Death
I have recently been through some of the toughest months of my life. While my sister's illness had been going on for years, things took a sudden nosedive that ultimately took her life. During the many doctor visits, my brain struggled to reconcile the faith teachings...
Grace for Racial Conversations
If you're in America, it's time for the annual, guilt-laden, homage to blackness - Black History Month. Because talking about black history one time a year is one way we deal with racial issues. Insert eye roll. If I sound a little calloused it's because that is my...
New Year; New Goals; Fresh Grace
How is it possible to have so much to say, but be reluctant to say it? Maybe it's because everyone and their brother's dog has an opinion nowadays and feels the need to share it. Or maybe it's because I don't move to write when true inspiration hits and I tell myself...
A Dance with Death
We live in strange times. Right now the world is gripped in the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Besides all the social and economic changes, there is a roller coaster of emotions that accompany it. You can feel the tension in the air. Anxiety Distrust Confusion The...
Authenticity in a Fake News World
We value authenticity, right? We champion people who be their authentic self. At least that's what we say. "Girl, you do you!" "Just live your truth" (The phrase I hate the most.) There's a debate on LinkedIn on whether or not swearing around clients is a trade-off...
Distracted Living
There are so. Many. Distractions. In life. Have you noticed our inability to just stay quiet? We're uncomfortable in silence. Someone needs to say something, turn on the TV or whip out their cell phone. Know anyone like this? Or maybe you're that person? Twenty One...