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Cover New Ground
HELLLLLO DECEMBER! I’m back! I’m back! I’m back! November was truly nourishing for me. Clearly, there is power in words, so I need to give December a good nickname. How about Delightful December? Even if you do not like it, I do. And it’s my blog so…LOL. I truly believe that this month will be full of moments that put a smile on my face. I am hoping the same for ya’ll. Let’s catch up. Months and months ago, I was asked to speak on Mission Sunday at my home church. Everything within me screamed “NO!” I was polite and said that I needed more time to prepare. They asked…
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Raising Your Worship to the Next Level
Can you believe that we are already into week nine of our study of the book of Nehemiah??? Every Sunday, the sermon takes us higher and higher. We are constantly challenged to look at ourselves and do the work to become better. You already know this week turned it up a notch. Let’s jump into the sermon recap. Week nine means that we are going through the ninth chapter of the book of Nehemiah. The children of Israel are assembled together and fasting. They do not look pretty or desirable. As a matter of fact, they dressed in sack cloth and have ashes on their head. Why the dusty appearance? …
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A New Tradition
I like traditions. There is a comfort in knowing that some things will be just as they always have been. If you have not guessed by now, I lean towards order. A place for everything and everything has a place. But I know that life can be unpredictable. Traditions start and stop in response to the changes in life. Black Friday shopping is one of the traditions that has come and gone. Shopping has long been a passion of mine, but I did not go shopping on Black Friday. That all changed one Thanksgiving many years ago. I heard my aunt and cousins talking about the deals that were being…
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Bible Study Brother has been chugging along and giving it all that he has. He has passed roses to people that have touched him along his journey through this life. Bible Study Mama chipped in yesterday to eloquently express her gratitude. While I am appreciative of them both, I could not let today pass without sharing with ya’ll the things that I am personally grateful for. This year has proved to be challenging on many different levels for people. Some of us have had to shelter in place with our loved ones. Some of us discovered that we are essential when we had not been called that before. …
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Rise Up and Be Strong
Sermon recap time is upon us. Although I am enjoying my break from daily writing, I must admit that I know that this platform is definitely a part of God’s plan for my life. The time away is showing me just how special this opportunity is. Enough of the mushy stuff. Pastor continued our study of the book of Nehemiah. When we last left, the wall was completed but the inside of the city was in shambles. With some elbow grease and perseverance, the city was restored. This week left us with great tips on how to build our strength after we have finished the wall and worked on our…
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Rise Up And Stay With It
Heeeeeeey!!!! It’s me. I’m back for our sermon recap. Man, I missed ya’ll. This past week was truly one for the books for me and not in a good way. I was gruuuuumpy! And irritable. And really over people. And over work. I was too through. Now, no one had done anything to me. I was just out of sorts. Thankfully, I got over the hump. I have said it before, and I will say it again. Every Sunday, my pastor has a word that speaks directly to my life. I truly believe that having a covering makes a world of difference. This Sunday, we journeyed to Nehemiah 7 and…
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Rise Up And Don’t Come Down
Today’s sermon recap is hot off the presses. We have made it all the way to chapter 6 of Nehemiah. Each week provides us with practical steps that we can take to rebuild the mess that we have made of our lives. I do not know about you, but I am glad to have some help. Enough babbling. Let us get into the meat of Nehemiah 6. When the chapter begins, we find Nehemiah on the wall—building. He is engrossed in his work. His enemies have gotten word that the work on the wall has been totally completed. Which is not totally accurate. The hard work of the community has…
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History In The Making
Hey ya’ll. I am back for a couple of days. Hope you missed me. I missed you! It would be absolutely absurd to let the day go by without acknowledging the history that has occurred this weekend. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is on her way to the White House. First woman to become Vice President. First Black person period to ever occupy the office. What a day. This is not a big deal for people that see themselves represented in mainstream media daily. This is not a big deal for folks that believe that racism is a myth. But for me…a black woman living in a harsh world. It’s a…
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Happy Birthday, Bible Study Brother!!!
The picture attached to this blog is an oldy but a goody. Bible Study Brother and I are in our grandmother’s apartment in St. Louis. I have on my red, green, and yellow striped outfit that is perfectly accented by my Bugs Bunny earrings. Bible Study Brother has on an oversized t-shirt and his signature childhood glasses. We are smiling and happy. And right beside us on the couch is the Holy Bible. How ironic that we are living the life that was portrayed in that photo taken long ago. We still have questionable fashion choices. We are still smiling and happy. And right beside us is the Holy Bible.…
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VOTE!!!!!
The political climate has been tense, to say the least. I have actively encouraged everyone to get out and vote. The final day to exercise your right to vote in the Presidential election has arrived. Today is the day. I do not have any drawn-out speeches or eloquent words to offer. I do have a mustard seed sized hope and faith that the day will go smoothly. And the Word says that you just need a mustard seed amount of faith. I am praying for peace and order throughout the day. If you have not yet voted, please do not just sit here reading this. GO VOTE! (I made it…
