

Peace On Earth
What exactly does peace mean these days? Would we recognize it if we saw it? Are we prepared for it if it does happen? Would we openly...


Be Grateful
For most Americans this is the time of year when we become reflective. We think about everything we’re thankful for. Of course, this...


Falling In Love With Fall
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, autumn is by far my favorite season. Yes, I know it gets dark earlier and the weather is...


Love At First Sight
The relationship started out complicated, to say the least. I knew him, or about him, before he met me. When I first found out about...


A Beautiful Soul
Last month a very dear soul left this earth. It was a quiet passing but her loss reverberated throughout my family, church, community,...


#Smile
Smiling is considered one of the world’s most powerful gestures. Most of us don’t do it enough. We walk around with our heads down...


Perfect Day Off (a short story)
When I woke up this morning the sun was just peeking over the horizon. It was early but that was okay. I wasn’t sleepy. In fact, it’s...


Dear Me
I recently attended an event where the participants were asked to write a letter to their twelve-year-old selves. I was very excited...


Sister Sister (a short story)
Bella looked at her phone’s caller ID. It was Lindy, her sister. She sighed, whispered a quick prayer of tolerance, and answered the...


Being A Grown Up
I remember being a teenager and thinking how great life would be as a grown-up. I couldn’t waiting until I turned 18, then 21. Ha ha! ...