Pop, my Grandfather Williford, was a staunch democrat and a man of faith. He told me in no uncertain terms to NEVER vote republican. It was his belief that republicans were all that was wrong with America. As a newly registered first-time voter, I told him I didn’t even know which candidates were which. He … Continue reading The Vote
Inspiration
The Ember
It is an ember. To the eye it is ashen. Nothing more than a coal really. Dead. Of no consequence. But that is in appearance only. One breath. One little bit of wind, and it glows red hot. What was without life, suddenly finds expression. It must be fed of course. More breath. More oxygen. … Continue reading The Ember
So You Want a King…
As the election approaches I am getting more and more uneasy. This uneasiness is not because of the vote, as much as it is because of what I see. The divide between us is greater than ever. I have friends on both sides of aisle and the rhetoric is heating up, but even that isn’t … Continue reading So You Want a King…
Melting Down
How are you feeling these days? I’m asking seriously. It seems to me we are in a season of melting down. I’ve talked to several people who are feeling the pressure of the times in which we are living. I am as well. The result is a cracking of our souls. Our emotions are riding … Continue reading Melting Down
Taming the Tongue
One of the most disheartening things about the current state of our country is the unharnessing of the tongue. The idea that I can say anything to anyone, without thought, is contrary to the way I was raised. The adage that if I can’t say something nice, I don’t say anything at all, was drilled … Continue reading Taming the Tongue
Words to the Weary
This is an excerpt from the new book I am working to get published, titled Words to the Weary. It is a daily devotional book and this one I felt was appropriate for today. Weary One, Is the dark getting darker? Is your world out of control? That’s good news! That means the light is … Continue reading Words to the Weary
Bestowing Brokenness
The moon calls me to my chair, that, and the heavy heart I am carrying around these days. It seems the world has lost its mind. The blanket of despair doesn’t warm the soul, it suffocates it. The depth of loss is immeasurable. I am not even sure we know that it is loss that … Continue reading Bestowing Brokenness
Awake, Awake!
Awake, awake! Stay awake at all times, praying for strength. I am pouring out a deposit in this time of waiting. Will you receive it? The strength you need. The eyes to see. The heart of joy. The place of rest. A deposit to be withdrawn in the days to come. A deposit of compassion. … Continue reading Awake, Awake!
Ahmaud
His eyes showed up on my screen two days ago. His smile caught my attention, because along with it were words of solidarity. To avoid death tolls and conspiracy theories, I no longer watch the news, so I was unfamiliar with his story. I clicked on what I thought was a news clip to find … Continue reading Ahmaud
Shaken
There are cracks in our lives. As part of the human race, we all have them. They are small; barely noticeable. They run through the foundation. They run up the walls. Imperceptible, we have lived with them for a long time. But the quake of the Corona Virus has shaken us, and when things shake, … Continue reading Shaken
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