The Night Someone Called Me a N*gger…
One night, I walked into a neighborhood pub. As soon as the door closed behind me, an unknown voice yelled: “What’s that nigger doing in here?” Was someone talking about me? I stopped. The room silenced. An electric pause buzzed the air. My mind...
…But if I didn’t love others
This post is for my Jesus-loving Christian friends out there. As we mourn the horrific national tragedy in Orlando, I’m holding my breath. Why? #BecauseChristians Y’all know what I mean. And y’all know who I mean. It’s already painful enough to look at the faces of...
Dealing with Dark & Stormy Days
Have you ever been caught in a raging summer storm? So scary! In Mark 6, Jesus’ disciples were caught in a storm that terrified them, too. Jesus showed up and spoke three phrases for us to remember when storms of life blow our way. In Mark 6, Jesus and the...
101 Ways to Take Care of You!
Before I opened my eyes last Monday morning, I knew that I was struggling. Even as my eyes remained closed, I felt the shadow of the dark cloud hovering over me. I struggled against some leaded, emotional weight pushing deep into my heart causing an ache that I...
Saying Good-bye to Things that Matter…
Maybe no one has ever told you this before, but it’s good to grieve the dreams that never will be. Almost 10 years ago, my Christian counselor taught me the importance of having ‘funerals’ for the dreams or expectations that were never going to be. I get real messed...
When another Christian makes you mad…
Last week, someone posted a message to me on Facebook. I think that it was a misunderstanding, but when I read the message, I went “WHOA! What’s THIS?!” My eyes got real big and I re-read the message from a fellow believer. Someone who loved Jesus...
Is Naked the New Empowerment?
Earlier this week I received the newest issue of Weight Watcher’s Magazine. I receive the subscription because a lady showed up at my door last summer. She had eight kids and selling magazines was her first legit job after a lifetime trapped in drugs and prostitution....
Lent: Making it more meaningful than just giving up Facebook…
Here’s a question that I’ve been asked many times over the years, but I’ve never had an answer for it: “What are you giving up for Lent?” To tell you the truth, I’ve never celebrated Lent. I grew up in the Baptist (meaning black Baptist – the clapping, shouting and...
Barbie’s got a booty now…but will it make a difference?
Barbie’s back with a new look and style. But will it make a difference? As a kid, my friend knew never to call me “Barbie.” In fact, anyone who did call me by that horrible name got a push or a shove in reply. While I shared a similar name to the celebrated...
“You’re leaving CedarCreek? What?! Srsly?!”
First, “srsly” isn’t a typo, just my lame attempt at being clever – especially since this blog title might be a little jarring for some. Trust me, what you’re about to read is ALL GOOD. It’s 100% goodness up in here. And yes, after...
Countdown to Nashville: When it gets real up in here
I woke up this morning and realized that I have only 10 DAYS until my video debut in Nashville. A few months ago, I announced my new project, a six-week Bible study titled, “Beautiful Already.” This new project would include a companion DVD featuring me....I’m so glad that you’re here!
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