MY DAUGHTER AND HER BEST FRIEND

My daughter and her best friend were in the back seat of the car. A man, who was black as coal, was driving the car. I had never seen him before.  I knew they were leaving. Running away with this man. A man I had never met before. I sprinted to the driver’s side...

BEING TRUE

Sometimes being true to oneself is the most difficult path to tread when you are on the avenue of love. It is such a pleasant idea to have someone love you but the reality of love can, at times, be very complex. It is extremely difficult when you have a passion or...

FEAR OF GOD

I have been perplexed as to why I should fear God. This is is mentioned 144 times throughout the Bible so I imagine God thinks it is pretty important. First off, let me get something straight with my audience. I am a sinner. Sometimes when I reflect on all my sins I...

I GOT GOD

There were more than a few people who shook their head at me. There were probably many more who judged me. But I couldn’t ignore the nagging in my heart. The relationship I had been in and out of for so long was not working and I had to walk away once more. I...

A DAUGHTER IN NEED

My daughter and I had a problem getting along. I am sure it was more my fault than hers. From the time she was eleven until she left home at seventeen to start working, our relationship was contentious. After she had worked for a few years she asked me if she could...

THE BAGGAGE OF YOUR PARENTS

There are many things I have received from my parents for which I am truly grateful. They took me to church almost every Sunday. They taught me how to manage my money so that I would not favor debt. They have even shared financial blessings with me on occasion....