The world that we live in today — sure isn’t like how it used to be. There is such a lack of patience, and everybody wants what they want, now! Its often called a “microwave society,” most of us aren’t willing to take the traditional steps to get the same results that used to require […]

God has blessed my family yet once again with the birth of my nephew. When we first met all he did was stare into my eyes with a look of curiosity. I bet he was wondering who I am, and why does this guy look so much my daddy. Honestly, I was wondering the same […]

There are a lot of things that I wish that I could change about my life. I have a lot of wishes and an equal amount of hope to match it. I have regrets but I have gained from my losses as well. However, one important thing I have learned is that I often missed […]

“If you don’t start none, then there won’t be none!” This affirmation has been announced in many of life’s arenas. This is also the thought that comes to mind when I try to understand why some individuals achieve and why others do not. If we never try anything different or even slightly more difficult than […]

Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. However you pick your poison, these are the four seasons that God has blessed everyone with to endure, enjoy or even dread. Personally I am able to find some good and bad in them all. I also understand that I’m fortunate to experience these changes as it is proof that […]

What if tomorrow didn’t arrive? All of your plans, hopes and dreams wouldn’t have a street to park on. What if everything that you decided to put off until tomorrow never happened? There would be no reason to save for a rainy day, and you could spare someone the trouble of making promises. What if […]

According to an online dictionary, the definition of pessimism states it to be a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future. Another one states that most people feel that too much pessimism is paralyzing — who will ever […]

I live by a simple statement: “In order to love life, you must live it.” I know better now than to believe that some things will fall from the sky and land into to my lap. It doesn’t happen for me like that. I have always had to work just to get over, and for […]

After learning about the story of the young boy who was kidnapped and released after serenading his captor’s ears with gospel music, over and over again, it reinforced my belief in the power of God’s name. The story says that young, Willie Myrick was kidnapped from outside his home but was freed after he annoyed […]

While clearing a path in your forest, be cautious and aware of the trees you cut down. Some of them are there to shelter you. Some are there to alter your experience and navigate your direction. Some may look dead, frail and brittle, but if you look at them a little closer, you may find […]