Warning: Post is not to brag about what I did. I write it in hopes that others will do the same. This past Thursday November 22, 2012 on Thanksgiving morning I decided to participate in a 5k. Initially I just wanted to find an event to run in so I could try to beat the time I posted during a run last year. In searching I stumbled upon the 2012 Trot forREAD MORE
So prior to the election, tons of people in the African American community were praying online for the re-election of President Barack Obama. My Facebook and Twitter feed were buzzing with prayers for the president. I have to admit I even composed what I think was an elaborate petition to God, explaining that the African American community needed to continue to see a positive black role model in a prominent position ofREAD MORE
Below is a creative writing piece I composed for my class The Preacher As a Poet. I have infused the creation story found in Genesis chapter 1 with that of Thurman’s reflection entitled The Thread in My Hand. The central theme behind my writing is that all of humanity has a common thread a bond that ultimately connects them. That common bond is that which leads us to our Creator, God. InREAD MORE
I had a crazy dream the other day. I was in a church. No that’s not the crazy part (LOL). I was sitting in the front row watching, as a group of ministers walked toward the right side of a pulpit in their white robes. As they made their way to the pulpit they turned and faced the congregation. As I was watching, a person I really don’t care for (inREAD MORE
During my spiritual journey, I have done different activities to connect to God and keep things fresh (for myself). I have painted, journaled, meditated, read and studied scriptures, participated in body sculptures (ask me about this if you’re unsure of what it is), written poems, crafted timelines, walked a labyrinth, attended retreats, sung songs (horribly might I add) and prayed. Most of the time I recite prayers for bible study, speaking toREAD MORE