Expand your knowledge of who the Creator is and our relationship with him as we discover identity, purpose, and function. 

What is it going to take? When will the madness of incendiary voices to stop? This episode we'll share and recent article by Brea Baker entitled On Ketanji Brown Jackson, 'Making History,' And the expense of the Black Women's Well-Being.”

What will it take for others to understand not only the power but also the fragility of the black woman?  Where is the Kingdom of God in this scenario?

My opinion about the relationship and the intersection of faith, and power; trauma and celebration as the Senate confirmation hearings go forth for this nominee to the Supreme Court.  

The war in Ukraine; the economy; the violence; political posturing; Covid-19 impact...Can you believe what's happening? How do we get through this? 

There is an answer.  

1 Kings 17:16

See the faithfulness of divine love.

Here it is. Another request, another change.  You have to pivot, when you want to stand still particularly when there are more questions than answers. Time seems to be running out, and there's no one to pick it up for you.  But wait. The answer is right before you even during those times of discovery, disbelief and uncertainty.  It is in those times when you have to stand.  The surest strategy is maintaining a relationship with God. Some people promote work-life balance as if you can pick it up at Starbucks. However, our chance for stability is grounded in focus on God.  The writer of Philippians said being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 states... "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." The Stakes are High, but they have always been.  We are reaching for the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.  

Wow. God loves me this I know.  Do I really think God loves me knowing what I am and what I've done?

The answer can be found in John 3:16. It is in Chapter 3 of the epistle of John that the apostle tells the reader and seeker the depth of God's love for us.  Want to know?

A moment of personal reflection.

We have a mandate to follow Matthew 22:37-39. Love God and Love our neighbor.

In the middle of trauma, war, situations, we are to love. 

Pray for Ukraine and Russian people and their leaders. Pray for Salvation.

Matthew 22:37-39 tells us to love the Lord your God with everything and to love others as yourself.  This is a challenge, sometimes a daily one. But we are to love the unlovable including ourselves.  In the midst of conflict, love will always be the answer.  As we pray for Ukraine, and other nations, our prayers need to be centered and grounded in Matthew 22.  Love is the first and greatest commandment.