Dignity Restored
The other day I started writing a post about the effects that joblessness has on a community and how it attacks one’s dignity. But this morning, God showed me a real life example of what dignity restored looks like…
Order My Steps
On this day five years ago I wore this very same dress. I remember because it was the day that changed my life. I had blacked out briefly at work … Continue reading
No Disrespect
Diagonally across from my house is a gas station. They tell me it’s the cheapest gas in the neighborhood and it stays pretty busy. I usually go on Sunday mornings … Continue reading
Life Interrupted
“We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. God will be constantly crossing our paths and canceling our plans by sending us people with claims and … Continue reading
A New Day
I have confidence, only by His grace, that His plan for my life and for this community is greater than my fears; greater than my comfort.
Developing. Equipping. Forming. Revealing.
Developing. Equipping. Forming. Revealing. This is what God is doing in my life right now. I often am asked “How is your program going?” and as much as I want … Continue reading
Next Stop…
Nailah and I drive from Nashville to New Jersey to visit family and friends every year. It is a long 14-hour drive. We have our routine…pack our bags the night … Continue reading
Look Up!
My brother has been the head chef at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockaway, New Jersey for over 15 years. He gets a great deal for us to stay at … Continue reading
Almagor: No Fear!
I’m not sure the feeling of being afraid will go away, but I do know that I will continue to move forward with confidence that only comes from God.
Stop Running!
Compassion is the thing that causes us to act. It is a bubbling up in your bowels that causes you to move; it makes you respond…
Modest Musings 