As I pen this blog, I realize their poems gave a little black girl from Illinois with roots in Texas and Florida, the space to write poetry.

In adult learning theory, created by educator Malcolm Knowles, what’s in it for me (WIIFM) is one key motivator for adults.

The more we earnestly search for God, the more we will find. Pursuing His presence (instead of present) rewards us with guidance, compassion

My sister is younger, but she wasn’t afraid to challenge others. Her bravery is a commendable trait. Although I sometimes remain silent beca

Our gratitude acknowledges God and makes us aware of our limited abilities. David was ever dependent on God, as expressed in the Psalms.

I called and left a message for the well driller. He told me he would come by and check later in the week.

  Sometimes, people consider boldness boastfulness. After all, shouldn’t Christians walk in humility? Knowing how much He loves us, Glory t

In our journey of faith, some moments test our resolve, especially during persecution. Our experiences, like the example of my mother being

During a four-day hospital stay, not knowing the severity of my illness, I was overwhelmed by fear and loneliness. I found myself missing my

Sometimes, I get stuck in fear, which paralyzes me. My fear almost kept me from fulfilling a dream. My friend Betsy and her family lived in

There are days when my health issues feel like an unending burden, and the simplest tasks can seem enormous. Depression sometimes...

The first step to developing a heart of flesh is to accept Jesus’ atonement on the cross, confess our sinful nature, and turn our lives over

How many times have we been to that place? There, in our hopeless situation, because life was unfair. We watched the wicked prosper, and peo

As a dog Dad, I’ve had the practice of drawing near modeled for me more times than I can count. Each dog my wife and I have had has made dra

· Set clear and specific goals–Clear and specific goals are crucial because they provide focus and direction in anything we seek to achieve.

What I thought was an energy problem keeping me from fasting for a dear friend was an ugly discontentment problem. I was unwilling to suffer

Faith is not solely about what we hope to receive but what we are willing to give. Our willingness to surrender is a powerful demonstration

Blindness can be spiritual rather than physical. It may occur without warning and catch us off guard. Even in familiar territory, we might f