Patience In the Face of Suffering
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face […]
Gripped by Grief
Gripped by Grief Grief has a way of seizing your heart like a Sumo wrestler. It pounces on you and sends you falling to the ground. Then once it has you knocked down, it seems to squeeze you and sit on top of you, refusing to let you go. Its grip can feel extremely tight…so […]
27 Things I Realized by Age 27
“I said, let days speak and many years teach wisdom.” -Job 32:7 1. Selfishness will lead to loneliness. (Phil 2:3) 2. The truth of who you are will be revealed on judgement day. GOD knows those who are HIS. (1 Cor 4:5) 3. NEVER apologize for grieving. (Matt 5:4) 4. Understanding when it’s […]
To the Motherless and Fatherless
To the Motherless and Fatherless For many people, days like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be some of the most grief-stricken and pain-filled days. It’s days like these that can be a reminder of the physical absence of a precious loved one or the emotional and relational absence of a parent that is still […]
Healing After the Breakup
I can’t believe it’s been two years. I will never forget the look on your face when I told you I was walking away from the relationship. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The memory of the pain and fear in your eyes used to haunt me. I never imagined myself walking away. […]
Oh to Be Like Little Children
It’s amazing how little children have the ability to ignite your soul in a way that no one else can. On this particular day, I worshipped with the brethren at Lekki Church of Christ in Lagos, Nigeria. It was truly a site to see. To be able to be amongst God’s people and worship God in […]
Bloom Gracefully
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust. The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field..”-Psalm 103:13-15 One of my favorite places during my […]
Limitless
One of the first stops of my vacation was the world renown city of Dubai. I was beyond excited to enter it’s terrains. I was completely taken back by it’s ultramodern architecture and it’s luxurious atmosphere. Hundreds of skyscrapers lined it’s many streets. Dubai had almost everything imaginable! If there was something you wanted to […]
When THE FACE Comes Off
There is a saying that is referred to as, “Putting ON FACE.” It’s a new millennial phrase that refers to the ability to pretend or make sure what others see on the outside is the made-up, happy, best version of ourselves and of our lives. I believe it’s a phrase that has become a toxic epidemic […]
26 Things I Realized by Age 26
“I said, let days speak and many years teach wisdom.” -Job 32:7 Respond from a place of healing and not from a place of hurt. (Romans 12:21) See everyone through the eyes of eternity. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) My job is what I do, not who I am. I am a Christian, a child of the […]
