See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her — but now murderers! Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water. Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them.
2023 Top Praise Songs
The first three listed bring me almost instantly to tears and stills me no matter what I'm doing. The remainder help tell my story.
Holiday Food Nostalgia
Everything I grabbed sparked joy. The coup de grâce was seeing a bright yellow and red label that said: BROOKLYN BABKA! Oh my! I almost turned into a shaking puddle right there in the aisle. Pure joy! I've been trying to figure out when I can get to NYC for a few days just to eat and walk around the city.
Thread: 10 Actions to Combat Loneliness by Samuel C W Hart
I live alone and I'm a seasoned lone traveller, solitary cafe go-er and solo diner. Here's 10 things I remind myself to do on those days when I'm feeling isolated.
Sermon: I’m Going Through, but I’m Running Over by Pastor Stephen Furtick
Paradox of provision: You can't run over if you don't run through. You can't receive the wisdom to give to others if you don't go through your weakness and adversity.
Reflections: Life Cycles & Progress
Have you ever been knocked off your mark? Have you ever found your place? Knew it was your place and still left it? Since leaving Arizona, I've been looking for another place to call home. Two and half years later, the place I want to be most is the Sonoran Desert, the special place IContinue reading "Reflections: Life Cycles & Progress"
Kirk Franklin’s Father’s Day
Kirk Franklin is a phenomenally successful and beloved musician. I’ve been a fan since 1993. Songs from his debut album, are all-time favorites and on my regular gospel inspiration rotation. Since 1993, he has produced fifteen albums, several with five named groups. His latest album, Father’s Day was released on October 6, 2023. Shortly beforeContinue reading "Kirk Franklin’s Father’s Day"
Poem: For My 10th Grade English Class / Class of 2026
People will use your traumaTo keep you downKeep you bondKeep you dependentKeep you focused on painFearAngerHatredThose who encourage yourHelplessnessSeek to control you the mostBe alertBe readyBe protectiveOf your growthYour lifeYour hopesYour dreamsQuestionWhy someone wantsTo do everything for youMake class easyGive you things you haven’t worked forWhat's your story if you neverLearn?Never hurt?Never feel?Never heal andContinue reading "Poem: For My 10th Grade English Class / Class of 2026"
Learning to Trust Myself Again
These last several years of my life have been about relearning, revisiting, rewriting and starting over. I spent well over a decade prior to this phase letting go of people, hopes, dreams and ideas. All of life is a process and I’ve generally stopped fighting against my cycles years ago. The New Gig The dayContinue reading "Learning to Trust Myself Again"
New Project: Cover Art
The muses are working! I've been writing almost daily, editing images and manuscripts. I'm so confident that I might finish something during this cycle, I marked book festivals on my calendar for 2024. 🤞🏾
Harvest Life 