Reflections

This is the second instance we read of Mary storing up things in her heart.  What were "these things" do you think?  Do you think she was reflecting back to the time when the Angel of the Lord told her she was pregnant?  Do you think she was reflecting on what her cousin, Elizabeth, had told her?  Do you think she was ... read more

In the second chapter of Luke, we learn about the marvelous birth of Jesus.  Even in the humble setting of a manger, Mary and Joseph probably looked lovingly at their little bundle and thought he was perfect.  Who doesn't love the smell of a newborn and the way they just fit within the bend of your arm that has magically ... read more

There are a lot of roles in this world that require us to coexist with others toward some effort.  On teams, we might have co-captains.  At work, we might have co-leads. In some family situations, we might have co-parenting responsibilities.  If you’ve ever been in any of these roles, you might admit that it takes a lot of ... read more

Any Black woman who wears her hair in any type of natural state can probably relate to being stopped during the TSA gate entry process to have their hair “checked”.  Today was no exception for me.  I’ve worn my hair in its natural state off and on since 2010.  My most recent sprint has lasted for six years…this may be the ... read more

The term “sandwich generation” was coined by social worker Dorothy A. Miller in 1981 to describe adult children of the elderly who are “sandwiched” between caring for their own children and their aging parents.  Even though my own children are self-sufficient adults, they still need wise counsel from their parents even now ... read more

Over the past year, we have heard the term “white privilege” used often and saw many examples play out over and over again.  People who identify as white often pushed back on the term with claims they had experience struggle and not privilege.  This may be true but as a group belonging to this social construct of race, ... read more