A year ago, Eboni, the boys, and I decided to join a caravan of Jeep Wrangler owners for an off-roading adventure in the Uwharrie Mountains! This was a group of, predominantly African American, Charlotte- based Jeep enthusiasts known as the Queen City Jeep Club. That morning,
The first time we see Jesus reveal His glory is at a wedding feast in Cana. At this event, ordinary water became extraordinary wine! All throughout the Gospels, we find Jesus at tables: reclining at banquets, breaking bread in homes, gathering with friends in celebration, and
A component of my clinical pastoral education certification training was at the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. This is home to the Lakota Tribe! Like thousands of our Native American siblings across this country, they also carry the heavy weight of poverty, systemic neglect, and cycles
Have you heard the story about the mother eagle and a mother squirrel who happened to build their nests in the very same tree? They were hugely different neighbors! The squirrel built her nest safely inside the tree, cozy and hidden. The eagle went all in,
My father was a UMC ordained pastor! I grew up in the United Methodist Church. As children, UMC annual conferences were like family reunions to us: BUMP, BMCR, the United Methodist Men, and now, the United Women of Faith were all childhood staples for me. It was
Have you heard the story about the Optometrist’s daughter? It goes like this - One summer afternoon, the Optometrist’s daughter, a first-year philosophy major in college, was home visiting her mother at work. As she sat in the waiting room, she observed patient after patient stagger
Do you know the story about the little boy and the bucket of popcorn? It goes like this - There was once a little boy who loved the big red bucket of popcorn sold at movie theaters. His dream was to make enough money, go to
In life, one moment can be tougher than another! As a pastor, a difficult moment for me happened incredibly early in my ministry. I was the keynote speaker for the worship service at a major church’s homecoming. This church was large, and it was full. That
Nobody makes a better salmon burger than I do! My family will tell you that I can be intense about my salmon burgers. The secret ingredient for my mouthwatering, flavorful salmon burger, is butter. In addition to fresh salmon, I use Old Bay seasoning, mayo, eggs,
I travel very often! For the past three (3) years, as director of the Center for Healing and Resilience for Discipleship Ministries, and The Upper Room, I was on a plane at least twice monthly headed to a meeting or a conference. Nairobi, Kenya remains my
