Christian faith

It’s Black History Month, discover a new Black author, ME!

THE WAIT IS OVER! Not Far From the Truth is available now. Click here to see where you can get a copy! If you have been a reader of this blog, this book is for you. Here is what you will find on the back of the book:What matters most is not if we encounter problems, rather it is how we cope with them. This book…

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February 10, 2024

My new book, “Not Far From The Truth” is ALMOST here!

One of my favorite books is The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity. I love it so much because of the conversations between Mack and God. It made me ponder my own perceptions of God and why “bad” things happen. And the whole book felt so real that I could see myself in the story. Why am I telling you this?Because the conversations in The Shack were…

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January 6, 2024

Christian faith / Emotional health / Mental health

How to deal with disappointment and regret as a Christian

I was recently part of a panel discussion about maturing in our walk with God from a holistic perspective. It was a wonderful event. One of the questions asked was “How do you deal with disappointment and regret as a Christian?” The question lingered in my mind afterward because I had more thoughts since the question was posed. So, you know what that means? It calls…

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August 19, 2023

Christian faith / Coping strategies / Emotional health / Personal development / Poetry

A little encouragement for the unmarried Christian

Sometimes I wake up on Saturday mornings and I say this prayer borrowed from a dear friend’s best friend “Lord, order my day today” because my schedule is free to be rearranged. I wasn’t exactly planning to write today, but my plans this morning got moved to the afternoon, so here I am, writing. If you are a deep-thinking writer, you know it takes a lot…

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May 27, 2023

Christian faith

The Chosen scene – Does God really trust me?

Last week, I ended the post saying God trusts us so much to handle tensions in our lives. He wants us to plan for the long term yet focus on the present. This life is not going to be perfect and that was never the promise. The promise is that God will be present with us through it all and He cares deeply for us so we…

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January 28, 2023

Christian faith / Coping strategies / Personal development

How to live in the present and manage worry about the future

Have you ever wondered how paradoxical it can feel to plan for the future yet live in the present? Two weeks ago, I wrote about How to think long-term in an instant gratification world. But it can be tempting to begin worrying about your long-term goals. That's why some people don't set long-term goals. It's difficult to live in the tension of the present with hopes…

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January 21, 2023

Christian faith / Coping strategies / Depression / Emotional health / Mental health

How to get through depression using the Psalms

Are you feeling tired and worn out? You might have lost interest in doing anything. It's difficult to get a good night's sleep or the opposite, you are sleeping all the time. Maybe your mind is spiraling in different directions, and you don’t know how to silence it so that you can focus on one thing. Your mind won't give you a break; so many things…

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November 12, 2022

Christian faith / Emotional health

Slow down and spend this time with God

For some reason today I am drawn to write something that will help you (yes you) process. I don’t know what you are going through and I usually don’t write like this, but the Holy Spirit led me here, so here we are. Many of us struggle with being still. We live in a busy world, and we have so much easy access to whatever we…

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June 11, 2022

Christian faith

How do we balance God’s grace and God’s sternness?

I was recently rebuked (strongly corrected) for something I did. Yes, it was painful, but Proverbs 27:5-6 says “Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” I know I can trust the correction because it was given in love by mature disciples in my church. Although it brought a lot of unpleasant feelings initially, I've…

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April 9, 2022

Christian faith / Personal development

7 tips on how to develop consistent times with God

Are you overwhelmed by the thought of reading the Bible or improving your prayer life? Maybe you want something deeper than going to church on Sundays. Or maybe you want to feel more grounded throughout your week. It can be difficult to know where to start or how to keep going. I’ve been there! Having a relationship with God is a wonderful experience. It can be…

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January 22, 2022