Category Archives: Motivation

Prayer of Repentance

Jesus said: “I have come in My Father’s name; and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive.” (John 5:43) Jesus says men don’t honor Him but will honor a well known … Continue reading

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Advocacy for the Homeless in Los Angeles

My advocacy for the formation of a task force in response to the appeal by Mayor Karen Bass to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles paid off. We have formed new partnerships and made new friends and have qualified … Continue reading

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Prayer About Healthcare Vote

On this National Day of Prayer, may we pray without ceasing, demand no more fleecing, and all inept leaders start releasing. On behalf of those of us who stand to be affected by the GOP repeal of healthcare, here’s an … Continue reading

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Educating Young Minds

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has historically used the slogan: “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” The words are quite profound since every mind in the world has the potential to propel an individual to do good … Continue reading

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A Birdie Showed Me

A lesson learned by observing the secretary bird. Continue reading

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Bliss and Blisters in Love & Marriage

Prologue I am delighted to share my story of love and loss during the Vietnam War era. Perhaps our marital relationship would have been quite different had the military draft not been a reality in our young adult experience. We’ll … Continue reading

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Worthy Goals

A body that’s lean Money that’s green Surroundings that are serene A house that’s pristine A flexible schedule, not routine Protection from the unforeseen A loving companion who’s not mean A person to answer the phone, not a machine Genuineness … Continue reading

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Love Letters From My Heart

My sister-in-law Regina told her neighbor Bertha Nell that I wrote letters everyday to my husband Vincent who was stationed in Vietnam. Bertha Nell’s boyfriend was in the Marine Corps at Parris Island, South Carolina. She asked if I would agree … Continue reading

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Farewell President Obama

Here is President Obama’s farewell message received January 19, 2017: My fellow Americans, It’s a long-standing tradition for the sitting president of the United States to leave a parting letter in the Oval Office for the American elected to take … Continue reading

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Age 39 Revelation

While reading the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22 and 23, I had a fresh revelation about the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Bible states that King Josiah reigned over Judah at Jerusalem from age … Continue reading

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