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My Tenth #PrayerofChristmas

Today we lift up our nation to You. In so many ways, we are in trouble and in need of help, O God. Continue reading

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My Fifth #PrayerofChristmas

Let there be living water flowing through us. Do a new thing in us and let it spring forth, spilling over into our families, communities, and nation! Continue reading

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On Roadblocks, Detours and Shortcuts

I was at the car dealership for more than eight hours today. UGH! I heard a noise that sounded like my back brakes. The mechanic didn’t hear anything. I insisted that the car get checked again and when it was, it … Continue reading

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Hot Grits Are Good for Eating

A few years ago I wrote an article titled, “More Than Hot Grits (and an Iron Skillet), which appeared in an online publication called The Vine. The publication is no longer available but recent events made me dig this out … Continue reading

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Life Imitating Art? I Sure HOPE So

In case you missed it and have not heard, on Thursday, March 5, the popular television show “Scandal” ran an episode that was inspired by the events that happened in Ferguson, Mo., when an unarmed Michael Brown was shot and … Continue reading

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