When I am going to provide an introspective story with the hope of providing an intimate connection to someone with whom I am conversing; I will preface my statement with, “moment of transparency.” The purpose is to create a safe space for that individual to feel comfortable reciprocating my vulnerability…

All these films depict the legacy of kings that can be found in the iris of young men. These moments of celebration inspire me to reflect on my greatest heroine. My Mother was the Queen of every room she entered. Captivating with her wit, beauty, and charm. Days away from…

Looking at the various forms of life lost celebrated on display around town, shivering from the brisk air drop; I am reminded of the time of year. However, the aisles and aisles of candy remind me of children. Children who are tiny humans; not incomplete people. …

What if Job knew that he was a guinea pig in the LORD’s sociology project with the devil? This concept of your life being an animated presentation of the LORD’s handy work. We could hover the key points in Job’s life or, the disciple’s like a Prezi hover overflow. …

What if Job knew that he was a guinea pig in the LORD’s sociology project with the devil? This concept of your life being an animated presentation of the LORD’s handy work. We could hover the key points in Job’s life or the disciples like a Prezi hover overflow. …

Heads or tails? Life and death are two sides of the same coin. Why does it seem like death is being celebrated in the media? All these images force me to watch depictions of my heart beating outside of my chest. Every day we are informed of the death toll…

“Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. Thank you to all the individuals who have checked on my mental health in these times. At my…

Why are men not afforded the same time to process, heal, and grow from emotional trauma? Do they not give it to themselves? Is the stigma too great? Is there an overarching societal oppression hindering them from being able to be vulnerable? The newfound intentional awareness the answer to all…

“When you don’t know what to do; you do what you know.” Pastor Jeana Gilligan. Over the unfolding of our lives we have caught and taught life knowledge through the unveiling of our experiences. I challenge us to stop behaving instinctively and, start being intentional. …