Inspirational poems and pieces that include tips on aging gracefully
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 his or her place. It’s a letter meant to share what we know, what we’ve learned, and what small wisdom may help our successor bear the great responsibility that comes with the highest office in […]
Read More »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 8 until age 39. Assassination at age 39 caught my attention because that was also Dr. King’s age when he was killed. God told Josiah that he would remove Judah from his presence and reject […]
Read More »Tosha Freeman discusses her desire to integrate music, dance, teaching, writing, and ministry. Following thirteen years in a quandary about her career, she emerged confident and determined to accomplish her goal. This young entertainer now models biblical decision-making as she takes a gigantic leap of faith. Don’t be discouraged when you are faced with making difficult decisions. Pray and trust God to lead you every step of the way. God is pleased when you walk […]
Read More »One day at school some of my students ran to tell me that a young man in my eighth grade science class had stuck his head in a public restroom toilet bowl and drank water. “No way!” I said. “That’s unbelievable.” “Ask him, ” they said. I asked the young man during lunch break if what the other boys had said was true. Through eyes laden with tears, he looked into my eyes and said, “What […]
Read More »This morning I was reminded that God wants our obedience with the right attitude regardless of the way things may appear. In 2 Kings 5, Naaman, commander of an army (a VIP), went to Elisha the prophet expecting a healing miracle. Without leaving his house, Elisha sent a messenger outside to tell Naaman to go wash in the Jordan River seven times and he would be cured of leprosy. “But Naaman went away angry and […]
Read More »Right now I’m in awe at the goodness of God and how each one of us has a unique purpose for being alive at this appointed time. God sent his son Jesus Christ that we might have life and have it more abundantly. I thank God for every doctor, nurse, caregiver, garbageman, teacher, barber, hair stylist, driver, cashier, shoe shiner, physical trainer, poet, writer, administrator, preacher, parent, student, postal worker, computer geek, inventor, counselor, designer, […]
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