Purposed, living and loving to give
In less than a week, I will be 33 years old. I don't feel any more older, but I feel more refined and purposed. As many believers may know, Jesus…
Forgiveness at the crossroads of faith and justice
Photo source: CNN What we have witness this week in America is another example of the intersection of Black existence and Christian values. It is very difficult to live saved…
3 things my unemployment showed me about waiting for marriage
It’s been over 7 months since I’ve had traditional full-time employment. I had experienced a number of emotions during this time since my initial layoff, seeking employment, going on interviews,…
How to evaluate your adult friendships
Sunday, August 4th marks Friendship Day, a Hallmark holiday to share the strength and love of friendship. These kind of relationships come with time and growth as all parties learn…
Father’s Day: A blessing and a curse
We celebrate Father’s Day every third Sunday in the month of June. Men receive cards and gifts as a token of appreciation for their position as fathers. Being a father…
Turning disappointment into hope
Ah, disappointment. It's one of those feelings that we have at some point in life, and they can hit us hard in certain seasons. Maybe it's a relationship that didn't…
Love me love me not: The Lie of Self-Love
The hallmark of all emotions is love. Memorable lines from movies and songs have been written by composers, writers, and authors about love more than any other topic throughout human history. Both…
2019: Take the limits off of God
Shortly before the end of the year I had an intentional moment alone with God during my lunchtime at work. Intentional for me was leaving the phone at my desk…
4 Benefits of Loving and Living As Your Authentic Self
One of the most popular phrases of 2018 is "living my best life." You may have seen this all over social media, but as many of us have come to…
