LaShawnda Jones

My Fiance Never Was My ‘Boyfriend’

Originally posted on There's a Fire Starter In You:
Ever since the engagement, many people have asked me questions about my relationship and the most prevalent one is “how long did you guys date?” The truth is we never did. He never asked me to be his girlfriend. He never asked me out on a…

The Importance of Invitation

Originally posted on Reverend Joshua King's Blog:
Each week in worship we have an invitation that is given to us, an invitation to come to the table with Christ as our host. An invitation to commune with God and the great cloud of saints. And today as I was reading the walk to Emmaus,…

Photo Challenge, Week 37: Composition – Lines & Patterns

A few favorite shots from Week 37 of the Photo Challenge: Composition – Lines & Patterns.

Gary Dilapidated: 317B – Doors, windows and gateways

These pictures were taken in November 2011. The property became a free-for-all when it became well-known it was vacated. Thieves removed fixtures, counters, sinks, and window panes… then squatters moved in. It was very unsettling to walk around this house in such a dilapidated state.

Quest to be seen as normal.

“Usually, black entertainers and black figures in general, it’s either ‘You’re super-human’ or ‘You’re sub-human.’ But I really think it’s an achievement if you’re level zero….

Letters of the Bible: Jude Writes to the Called

It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.

Three Ways to Not Hate Your Husband

This is a great read for relational behavior. I am not yet married but I have certainly used the steps she outlines in dealing with other people – most especially those who claim Christ and friendship with me. Years ago, I learned that pausing in my anger and hurt and focusing on the fact thatContinueContinue reading “Three Ways to Not Hate Your Husband”

Gary Dilapidated: 434B

My youthful memories of this house and yard are full of life and fun. My grandmother had a garden that took up most of the backyard and rose bushes and flowers surrounded the house. Most memorable: the whole block had been inhabited when I young. During this visit, the neighborhood was like a ghost town.

Letters of the Bible: James Writes to the Twelve Scattered Tribes

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace…. Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. {Click the link to read the full post.}

Letters of the Bible: Peter’s Second Letter

Greeting Simeon[a] Peter, a servant[b] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Confirm Your Calling and ElectionContinueContinue reading “Letters of the Bible: Peter’s Second Letter”