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Hypocrite
Studying my Sunday School lesson takes me down different avenues. Countless concepts jump out at me and command my attention. While going over the lesson this week, I was entranced by the Greek origin of the word hypocrite. In the Greek, it means actor. It was a description of the people who perform on the stage. They put on different masks to fit the character that they were responsible for portraying. How interesting! We retained much of the meaning of the word in the English language. People often classify members of the church as hypocrites. They believe that we’re actors. We put on our church masks for Sundays and tuck…
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Bible Study Brother’s Journey (Part I)
All of our Christian journeys are different. It’s so refreshing to sit and listen to Bible Study Brother discuss his personal relationship with Christ. We recorded this podcast in 2019 before he accepted his call into the ministry. You can hear his heart for God in this recording.
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Pick Up the Pieces
Sometimes, I’m clumsy. I have dropped glasses and bowls, and they have shattered. My next move is to yell out a warning to anyone in the vicinity. “Get back! I broke something. There are sharp pieces everywhere!” Then I pull out the broom and dust pan and sweep all of the pieces up and put them in the trash. After sweeping, I’m still cautious. I might have missed a shard of glass. I don’t want to step on one unexpectedly. Back when I started this blog, I shared that at times I’ve felt broken. Shattered even. Beyond repair. I’ve spent much of my time lately focused on improving my mental,…
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What Am I Leaving Behind?
Ya’ll know I go to Bible Study on Wednesday nights to get refreshed. The good Lord did not disappoint. God met me there and gave my pastor a mighty Word that I’m passing on to you today. The teaching came from II Kings 2:9-13. Elijah, a prophet and mighty man of God, is talking and walking with Elisha, his mentee and son in the gospel. That’s a churchy way of saying that Elijah was a mentor to Elisha. He spent time with him and helped him develop. Elijah knew that his time remaining on earth was limited, so he asked Elisha if there was anything that he could do for…
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
The hallways at my job are always filled with people in motion. The crowd might be parents dropping off or picking up their children. Sometimes classrooms are on their way to the bathroom or waiting for their friends to come out of the bathroom. Or, it might be therapists with their clients transitioning to, or from, therapy. No matter the time of the day, there are always people in the halls. That means that there are always people to watch. There are always people to distract my friends as they transition to my office. I find that I spend much of the time on the way to, and from, my…
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High Standards
Standards. Everyone has them, but they’re not all the same for each person. Even people who were raised in the same home can have different standards. I have standards for the bread that I use to make sandwiches. I’m not overly fond of the butts of the loaf of bread. When talking to Bible Study Mama and Brother the other day, I discovered that they LOVE the butts of a loaf of bread. We lived together for years, and I never noticed this. I have standards for my coffee. I’m not really a die-hard coffee drinker, so I take my coffee with lots of cream and sugar. The lighter the…
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Leaving to Live
OOOOOOOOooooooo weeeee! Church was on fire yesterday. The sermon challenged me to live my life to the fullest. My pastor came from Ezekiel 16:1-6. Ezekiel is a prophet. He’s the weird guy that doesn’t quite fit in. He always has a Word for people, but he uses analogies that can be a bit elaborate. God has put him in position to warn Jerusalem about their missteps. Ezekiel doesn’t just declare that Jerusalem is in danger. He paints a vivid picture of their current state of peril. Jerusalem believes that they’re in a prime position. After all, they’re God’s chosen people. They are the seed of Abraham. Highly favored and regarded. …
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Take Your Pencils Out
Alright, ladies and gentlemen it’s test time. Take out your pencils. Write your name in the upper right-hand corner of your paper and write today’s date underneath your name. Has everyone completed that task? Let’s begin. Anyone remember those days? We followed our teacher’s instructions and filled out all the easy information. We know our names and the date (most of the time…LOL). But the test…Some of us dreaded the test. We had studied feverishly and just wanted to make sure that we got the right answers. Others forgot all about the test and broke out in a nervous sweat. Some were confident because the material was easy for them. …
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Bible Study Mama’s Faith Walk🥰
I just love my mom! She’s sweet and sassy. Loud and opinionated. Optimistic. Beautiful. Available. A soulful singer. A woman of faith. Relax and listen to some of her faith journey.
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I Hope You Dance
Houston is full of fond memories for me. I met amazing people and got to have the coolest experiences. And, of course, the food is AMAZING! If you’re looking to have a straight up food vacation, go to Houston. You won’t be disappointed. One of my favorite memories in Houston involves my friend inviting me to a salsa class. My friend was vibrant and full of life. She knew I was a square and was determined to show me a good time in the city that had her heart. So, off to salsa we went. I had several reservations. I’m the queen of the introverts. Not only was this an…
