What is a blog without words? Who is an author without publications? What is a Christian without community? Aren’t the questions without immediate answers the ones that haunt us the most? Do we forget them, or do we replace them? Do we forsake what we know to be right for what is popular? Do we …
I remember when I was a young girl and folks would ask, what’s your favorite color? I always replied purple. Not because I thought it was the prettiest color, or the color that I gravitated toward most but in fact because it was different. I liked pink but so did every other girl and when …
I know faith without works is dead. I also know works look different each day. The day alters the works. On easier days, works is a full on 9-5 jam-packed into a 6-8. On challenging days, works is opening the curtains to put some light in this house. Works are the building blocks. Works is …
Dear SSSG, Greetings and Salutations! As we meet again I take a second to note our progression. As I hear the stories and see the evolution I recognize the growth and movement. We are truly in different stages similar to our beloved butterfly. Within SSSG we have plenty of caterpillars, numerous cocoons, and beautifully matured …
A Love Letter to My Strong Sis: I See You. Being a member of the Strong Sis Support Group (SSSG) for well over a decade, I take a moment to reiterate to all active members, unofficial members, and our Junior Cadets: I see you. And no, not in the “let’s talk about our problems” and …
As a Floridian, I know storms. Bring the Florida rain, the hurricanes, and even the tornadoes. I grew up on those—from elementary school drills to highlighted plans as reminders of what to do when things start getting uncertain. And even in my 30s I see a storm and run to Walmart to stock up. I …